“since religious convictions arouse
strong emotion, people seeking power have used versions of Christianity ever since to promote their social and political agendas.”
Elaine Pagels, Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus
Throughout history, beliefs have shaped societies—and sometimes, been shaped by those in power. Christianity, like many faiths, has been adapted to serve a wide range of political and social aims. At the same time, art, culture, and storytelling reflect these shifting interpretations—and what they reveal about the times in which they were created.
Catalina Chervin joined us to talk about her show, States of Consciousness, which ran until May 31 at Hutchinson Modern. The title of the show, which was coined by Edward Sullivan, the show’s curator, speaks to both Chervin’s states
of consciousness as well as those of the viewers of her work. To learn more about this, listen to the complete interview.
Mark Mulroney chatted about his show, Clark, which ran until May 17 at Mrs. Gallery. Because his wife sees all the work and is on the outside of Mulroney’s artistic practice, he often asks her to write the press releases for his shows, leading to
revelations about the work he himself often misses. For this show, he created dozens of paintings and drawings of famous icons before landing on Clark Kent/Superman. He then explored the relationship between the two sides of this character, bringing in the element of failure. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
