Death Row Roster (2008+2017) & Lost Souls and Fallen Angels (2017)

... has been exhibited at LOLA LIK, a former prison in Amsterdam.

I initiated the project in February 2008 as a collage of photos of all individuals on Death Row under the Florida Department of Corrections. The original images are sourced from various Departments of Corrections and are publicly accessible on the internet. The first image, measuring 195x100cm, was originally intended for an exhibition with an 'interpassive' character (note that 'interpassive' here is distinct from Robert Pfaller’s concept of interpassivity).

Short Description: One inmate's photo is replaced with a small TFT screen or within a projection of the entire collage. A pinhole camera discreetly captures photos of visitors standing in front of a uniformly illuminated background. The visitor’s head is automatically cropped. A second camera, linked to an analysis system, detects who will view the "Death Row Roster Image" next. The captured image of the visitor is then displayed on the shoulders of the replaced inmate's photo.

My current focus is on raising awareness about the death penalty and its implications for our society. The project aims to emphasize the sheer number of inmates on Death Row and spark discussions about our handling of open data and public images.

"Lost Souls and Fallen Angels" comprises dark butterfly photos that depict fallen angels and destroyed butterflies, symbolizing the potential fragility of prison inmates.

More photos can be found using the tag on Instagram.