JaGoFF commemorates Lincoln in Chicago Art Department's "200 Lincolns" Exhibit 02/13/09

In commemoration of the 200th bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, JaGoFF is taking part in Chicago Art Department's "200 Lincolns" exhibit on Feb, 13th (1837 S. Halsted, 6PM - 10PM).

We've submited two pieces entitled, "Abraham and the Two Thieves" and "The Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Stamp (Truth in Advertising Series)". Come out and join us for the opening, it's going to be a good one.

"Abraham and the Two Thieves"
by JaGoFF

Modeled after the biblical story of Jesus and the Two Thieves, "Abraham and the Two Thieves" features a benevolant and stoic Lincoln hanging from a cross of surveillance cameras and crucified in an Illinois cornfield.

Having died for the sins of our nation, Lincoln saved the union - he stands deified and is flanked by the two thieves (protrayed by Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan), who both hang in defiance and glare at Lincoln in jealousy and shame.

In the background of the crucifiction scene are peppered a half-dozen nuclear reactor cooling towers. Artwork dimensions 28 x 22(mixed media)

The Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Stamp
(Truth in Advertising Series) by JaGoFF



From the Truth in Advertising Presidential Series, this stamp commemorates Abraham Lincoln's suspension of Habeas Corpus in 1861.
Artwork dimensions 8 x 10(mixed media)

We dropped the art off at the set-up party on Friday and were really impressed by the work that folks were submiting. Below we have posted some pix of the set-up party (with captions of course). We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 13th opening. It is taking place during "Second Fridays" so it should be a great time. Funk yeah!



We arrive at CAD to drop off our work to find many others doing the same.



JaGoFF's Mofo admires the many other Lincoln submissions.

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The mounting and framing of "Abraham and the Two Thieves"