Bull and Wounded Horse Exhibition
Scriffito: Clay on board
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Bull and Wounded Horse is essentially two things:
- An exhibition of photographs, objects, clayboard etchings and screen prints.
- A performance piece based on these objects
“The paradoxes of contemporary religious belief are explored in new work by Elliott Earls, Cranbrook Academy of Art's Designer-in-Residence and Head of the Department of Graphic Design since 2001. In this series of drawings, paintings and photographs, Earls reinterprets biblical symbols of sacrifice, repentance and martyrdom within a contemporary cultural context. While electronic and digital techniques are prominent in Earls work, his use of traditional media such as egg tempera and scratchboard underscores his belief in the importance of drawing and craft in his aesthetic investigation. The works included in Bull and Wounded Horse will form the foundation for a new performance piece addressing the role of faith in a post 9/11 world.”
– Joe Houston