In the spirit of plugging other people’s stuff, I bring you another very high quality offering, 402; the Death Row Show, an exhibition at The Vibe Bar Gallery in Brick Lane.
In the words of the artists:
John Joe “Ash” Amador, a 30-year-old Hispanic American, was executed 29/08/2007in Huntsville, Texas for the 1994 murder of a San Antonio taxi driver. He went to his death, still protesting his innocence, with an armful of lethal chemicals and the words, “God forgive them, for they know not what they do” on his lips.
In August 2007 , a group of London artists went on a journey to Huntsville, Texas, to bear witness and capture on film, the events surrounding his execution and the making of his death mask.
‘402’ is an exhibition of this work including art inspired by and in memory of “Ash”
It’s extremely moving, and the work is very striking. Check it out. It’s on until 31st May, Wednesday to Sunday, 12-6.30pm. I now discover I did get Don’s invite to the launch, but in my current addled and distracted state, I didn’t register it. I really need to get out more.
Posted on May 4, 2008 by taniaglyde
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