Every February, the nation comes together to honor and celebrate Black History Month, a time dedicated to reflecting on the achievements of African Americans.

Using tea bags, mop strands and other camp detritus, detainees used art as a way of escape at the detention center.

Curator Claudia Taboada’s selection includes rarely seen works, which will be on view opening Saturday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, March 22, at the gallery’s Little River location.