Fulton County, Georgia – Fulton County Arts & Culture is inviting everyone to see a highly affecting display called “Maypops and Marigolds: The Undying of George Stinney, Jr.” It is a solo show by the famous artist and art historian Dr. Amalia Amaki. The Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center is hosting the show, which is based on more than 20 years of research and imaginative interpretation of one of the most disturbing stories in American history.
Dr. Amaki looks into the life and unfair execution of George Junius Stinney, Jr. through a series of digital photography structures and installations. Stinney was falsely convicted and died at the age of 14 in 1944. Her painting acknowledges Stinney’s innocence and the seventy years his family spent trying to get justice and recognition. The works are full with themes of memory, activism, and strength, and they serve as both a look back at history and a call to keep the conversation going.
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The show started on Friday, October 10, 2025, with a public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Visitors will have until Saturday, November 15, 2025, to see the exhibit, which is a one-of-a-kind mix of art, history, and social criticism. People who want to hear directly from the artist can go to the last Artist Talk on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Maypops and Marigolds” shows how much Dr. Amaki cares about using art to deliver hard stories. By putting together George Stinney’s memories, she has people think about America’s racial history and how remembering can be a way to bring about justice.
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The show is free and open to everyone. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also make an appointment if you want. People can see the display at 3900 Aviation Circle, NW, Atlanta, Georgia, or they can get more information by going to fultonarts.org or calling 404-612-8600.
