October 8, 2008
Public Prayer Booth
“My goal is to spark dialogue about a topic often avoided, and often treated cynically by the contemporary art world,” says Mortimer. “I employ the visual language of signage and public information systems, using them as a contemporary form of older religious communication systems: stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, church furniture, etc. I balance humor and seriousness, sarcasm and sincerity, in a way that bridges a subject matter that is often presented as heavy or difficult.”
The left photo was taken at Tramway Plaza, Manhattan. (thanks for the tip, erin)
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Just don’t use it as an emergency phone.
you think not Daryl…?
perhaps its a direct line for emergencies
[of the highest order]
Yes, and I think there should be two hospital emergency rooms side by side–one staffed by preachers, priests, televangalists and so on, and the other staffed by medical doctors. And police stations? Who needs them when you’ve got a direct line to call in lightning bolt airstrikes.
my penis serves as a prayer station.
Deron, I kinda want to tell you that you just made me spew. Except.
it’s a touchy subject. get to the point. I feel you. etc.
He touched me, O he touched me,
And O the joy that floods my soul!
Something happened, and now I know,
He touched me and made me whole.
you’re welcome.
my penis serves as a prayer station.
Tower of Power?
Mike
Are (were?) you a Baptist?
Babs says it better.
I’ve played my share of altar calls.
There’s room at the crotch for you…