John Lennon Is Not Dead is an exhibition taking place at The Stash Gallery inside Vout-O-Reenee's. The exhibition features contributions from 80 esteemed artists who have either made a new work or unearthed something special to celebrate the 80th anniversary of John Lennon's birth. Four of the artists said a few words about what they're contributing...
Sadie Hennessy (multi-disciplinary artist): John Lennon Metronome
"This small assemblage is about the fragility of life, with the metronome providing a heartbeat, and a countdown to death . In John Lennon's case, this was a famously premature death, at the hands of a murderous fan, who shot him in the back after seeking his autograph, earlier in the day. My work often tends to be iconoclastic, but in this instance, it is quite reverential, with the ivory casing of the metronome calling to mind a classical funeral obelisk. The metronome symbolizes Lennon's musical career too and calls to mind the white piano he played in the Imagine video."
Bonnie Wong: "'Imagine there's no heaven, no countries, no religion...' John Lennon's Utopian vision seems impossible to be achieved. A world without divisions, borders, ownership, conflicts, greed does sound more and more like dream. This map is created to commemorate John Lennon's optimism, and his effort to make that "dream a reality.
Clare Price: "My photo was made in homage to John and Yoko. The title (Yes) references the story of when John and Yoko met when he climbed up the ladder to see the yes in her artwork."
Ben Dickinson: "My work is called Lemon and Yolko, the wordplay title relates to the banter The Beatles famously used to enhance their fame during early interviews... The pair are painted as religious icons, as Jesus and Mary Magdalene..."
John Lennon’s Not Dead will feature; drawings, paintings, photography, and collage. There will also be some specially made music and animation and some surprise performances. Because of social distancing there will be 4 Fab gatherings (some of which will be filmed and then shared on You Tube) rather than one big opening party. The Stash Gallery is inside Vout-O-Reenee's, The Crypt, 30 Prescot St, E1 8BB. Please note this celebration of John Winston Ono Lennon is unauthorized and 100 % unofficial. Vout-O-Reenee's is a private members club and pre booking is essential. http://vout-o-reenees.com/events/john-lennon-is-not-dead-hes-80/ Buy your tickets: HERE
The show opens on Friday 2nd Oct and closes on Wednesday 28th Oct. Vout-O-Reene's is open Tues -Sat 5pm till Late.
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