John Lennon Is Not Dead Artists Talk about their work

 

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...

(Above) James Johnston: "My painting is entitled 'How Do You Sleep?', which comes from a song Lennon wrote about Paul McCartney. I did some research into why Lennon wrote the song, and what he thought about it a few years later down the line."

(Above): Jerry Dammers: "When TV piglet puppets Pinky and Perky sang Beatles songs (in their speeded up voices), duck-like Beatles puppets appeared. I thought that might be a good symbol for how John Lennon felt when he wrote "Help". Mark Chapman said he killed Lennon for his later political statements and songs, and for saying that The Beatles were "more popular than Jesus". Irony was apparently lost on Mark Chapman. Yoko said her husband might have been killed for being too honest".

(Above): Uzma Sultan: "Nothing lasts forever but emblems to the legacy left behind. 'A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."

(Above:) Tinsel Edwards: "When I think of John Lennon I think of John and Yoko, and their peaceful protests and political messages. I wanted to paint John and Yoko together. My painting is an interpretation of the iconic photograph taken by Annie Leibovitz for Rolling Stone Magazine just hours before he died. It’s such a strong image and the story of it image makes It even more mesmerising."

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 2nd small gathering is on Friday the 9th of Oct 3pm till 10pm and will feature live music from Simon Love