Vengeance is Mine
ViewPoint Editions, 2003. Hardcover. Variant edition of 20 copies. Signed by the artist. Part of the series body and soul, which began with photographs of twin performance artists, Emily and Abigail Taylor. The text, "conceived in deception, precious cargo, stalked by hate, sacrificed to a vengeful god," refers to mothers whose children are sacrificed. In particular the artist is referencing Iraqi mother and child suicide bombers — a practice that seems to still continue. Accordion bound in a lead cover with Art Noveau style metal lily decoration affixed to the front and satin ribbon closure. The lead cover symbolizes danger while also being aesthetically pleasing and the lily represents life. Printed on Epson black fine art paper with FF Beowolf Erick van Blokland, Just van Rossum typeface. Measures 4.5" x 4.5" closed and 4.5" x 45" open. Unpaginated [10 pages]. ARTB/051923. Fine. More