10th April. 7 - 9pm.
Lifting The Curse was created in direct response to the curse that artists Gilbert and George issued to the Royal Academy and its members: “We herewith return our medals and certificates…We curse the Royal Academy and all its members.”
Tim Shaw, a member of the Academy took the view that whether these were "flippant words or targeted toxic energy, it's a serious business to curse someone. As one of the cursed, I feel an obligation to address this act with a robust response.”
In response Tim created not just a sculpture rooted in mythology, but also a performance. Made from tree branches tied to metal welded framework, with a belly full of charcoal wrapped in blanket. A heart made from charred wood, lacerated and bound in copper Lifting The Curse is designed to absorb dark energy. On the penultimate day of its completion, a shamanic practitioner carried out a ritual connecting, giving focus and potency to the grubby working as the old moon passed over to the new.
After exhibiting it at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, it was returned to Higher Spargo Farm where it was ritually burned. This is the film of that event, and Tim will be on hand to tell the full story.
10th April. 7 - 9pm.
Lifting The Curse was created in direct response to the curse that artists Gilbert and George issued to the Royal Academy and its members: “We herewith return our medals and certificates…We curse the Royal Academy and all its members.”
Tim Shaw, a member of the Academy took the view that whether these were "flippant words or targeted toxic energy, it's a serious business to curse someone. As one of the cursed, I feel an obligation to address this act with a robust response.”
In response Tim created not just a sculpture rooted in mythology, but also a performance. Made from tree branches tied to metal welded framework, with a belly full of charcoal wrapped in blanket. A heart made from charred wood, lacerated and bound in copper Lifting The Curse is designed to absorb dark energy. On the penultimate day of its completion, a shamanic practitioner carried out a ritual connecting, giving focus and potency to the grubby working as the old moon passed over to the new.
After exhibiting it at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, it was returned to Higher Spargo Farm where it was ritually burned. This is the film of that event, and Tim will be on hand to tell the full story.
Liquid refreshments will be available for purchase.
