Commissioned book cover for a study of an under-reported and much misunderstood social phenomenon, focussing on an ever-increasing proportion of the Christian population who believe that it is scripturally sound to attempt to achieve mystical union and transcendental rapture through quasi-sacramental means. And although red wine is purportedly the libation of choice – and pivotal to Chadwick Gentleman’s research here - many have found proof spirits to offer a convincing and delightful equivalence, thereby maintaining a kind of conceptual equilibrium. As everyone knows, these inebriant practices have an extensive biblical precedent, as do the desires for numinous immediacy. I like a drink too, and when I reach the sweet spot, mystical states lose their attractiveness. So imbibing makes sense. I can’t find this book anywhere on Amazon, but I’m sure it’s there somewhere.
[Part of a limited edition artwork sequence, 1 of only 8]
[Notes] My works are portals to strange and disturbing worlds which cannot be reached any other way. [For a more detailed explanation please check my writings online and videos on Youtube.]
[All artworks are printed on archive quality oyster paper and then professionally framed, with reinforced backing and museum standard acrylic/Perspex. The framing of the larger works alone costs around $2k. Each artwork is shipped in a specially constructed packing case. I personally supervise the production of each one.]
