Coe went to Manhattan's courtrooms in search of deeper, wider analysis of the issue of crime in New York City than is provided by the mainstream news media. Like her Porkopolis series, Coe wanted to represent what is generally not seen. As she learned, those who pass through the Night Courts are there because they cannot afford to post bail, and she was struck by the correlation between the lack of money and the lack of political power.
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Her Fate Is in Their Hands, 1992Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore -
Police Officer During Ten-Minute Break, 1992Graphite on white wove paper, mounted on white Strathmore Bristol board11 3/8 x 9 in (28.9 x 22.9 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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Alleged Prostitutes Waiting to Go Before the Judge, 1992Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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Gang Member Arrested in Chinatown, 1992Graphite on white wove paper mounted on white Strathmore Bristol board11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in (28.9 x 22.5 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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Robbery in the First Degree, Resisting Arrest, 1992Graphite on white Strathmore Bristol board11 1/4 x 8 7/8 in (28.6 x 22.5 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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The Night's Haul, 1992Graphite and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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Holding Cells at Back of Courtroom, 1992Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board29 x 23 1/8 in (73.7 x 58.8 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
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The Booth in Which the Accused Gets Legal Council, 1992Graphite, charcoal and gouache on white Strathmore Bristol board29 x 23 1/8 in (73.9 x 58.8 cm)Series: The Night Court SeriesMore
