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Jonathan Allen, Tommy Angel #X1C, 2007 |
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I’M IN THE BATTLEFIELD FOR MY LORD BY REV. D.C. RICE AND HIS
SANCTIFIED CONGREGATION, 1929 REMIX: JONATHAN ALLEN, TOMMY ANGEL #X1C, 2007 In 1910, Pennsylvanian pastor and amateur conjuror Rev. Charles H Woolston published the first book of 'gospel magic' tricks, or what Woolston termed ‘object lessons’, visual illustrations of biblical themes that appealed to the 'eye door' in the process of trying to reach the heart. A parodic inheritor of Woolston's tradition in an era of political misdirection and global fundamentalist conflict, is seen here as a crypo-violent matinee-crooner intent on saving souls. 'Tommy Angel' is the performance alter-ego of London-based visual artist Jonathan Allen. Jonathan Allen’s work has been widely exhibited and performed at venues including Tate Britain, the De La Warr Pavilion, David Risley Gallery London, and most recently for the first Singapore Biennale in 2006. www.tommyangel.net |
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