I was in London filming the Iconography of Mask event at the Resistance gallery at the end of July 2009. It was an event put on by Jason Atomic and Resistance Gallery curator Garry Vanderhorne: A three day event of well-known international artist’s masks being exhibited (they created the masks specifically for this show) live masked music performance, workshops and masked wrestling. It was an amazing experience. Please watch the Iconography of Mask trailer that I have in the examples of my film work in the webpage. I did manage to take some photos through the three day event, but for the most part I was too busy filming the event.
This is a photo of Garry Vanderhorne (on the left) in his Lucha Britannia mask with a mysterious friend. Garry is the owner and curator of the Resistance Gallery. The gallery is a unique multi-functional arts, performance & gallery space in the creative heart of Bethnal Green, London E2.
I should also mention something about Garry’s madcap cabaret Mexican wrestling group Lucha Britannia. What to say about it? Lucha Britannia is an underground spectacular where the audience is encouraged to dress as outrageously as they like and are as much a part of the entertainment than anything, but Lucha Britannia has to be experienced to be believed!
In the background of the photo is the lovely La Duchesse Von Filth on the left side and one of a kind Honey Manko on the right side.