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Bull and Wounded Horse is essentially two things:

“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

Bull and Wounded Horse Performance

Elliott Earls Live at Music Hall

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A Rough Edit from January 28th 2006

Elliott Earls performed Bull and Wounded Horse on Saturday January 28th 2006, at Music Hall in Detroit Michigan. The evening opened at 9pm with DJ Kosta Stratigos The Goose Commander on the wheels of Steel in the lobby. Elliott and The Venomous Sons of Jonah took the main stage at 10PM, and Dorkwave played at the after party from 11:30PM 'till 2. The performance featured Elliott's new acoustic ensemble The Venomous Sons of Jonah. With Mike Paradise on drums, Dave Staub on bass and Benjamin Teague on mandolin.

The video clip above is rough footage from the performance. As the edit for the DVD develops and refinements are made, more clips will be posted.