A short film about the work of the artist and sculptor Tim Shaw, whose work The Burning of Lifting the Curse, 2022, accompanies the release of Peter Gabriel’s song The Court.
The cover for The Court depicts the ritual installation Lifting the Curse by Tim Shaw. The work was originally created to literally lift the curse the was issued to the Royal Academy and its members by the artists Gilbert & George, but is also addresses a wider gathering of dark forces with particular reference to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ritual burning was Royal Academy member Shaw’s visceral and robust response to them both.
‘Tim Shaw is a great artist whose work is powerful, political and shamanistic,’ says Gabriel. ’He has often dealt with tough themes such as war and torture. He grew up in Belfast so experienced the fear and reality of seeing violence around him, which I am sure must have made a deep impression.
This particular image has an unusual story attached, but I just responded to the photograph of this very strange figure that was being ritualistically burnt. The story behind it, I only discovered afterwards.’
‘I don’t know why that particular image was chosen for this track,’ says Tim Shaw ‘but thinking about it, it could be that when you look at the figure perhaps it stands there to be accused, judged and in this case it’s burnt as a punishment process that takes place.’
The Court was released on the full moon, 5 February 2023.
Listen to The Court:
Tim Shaw -
A Real World film by York Tillyer
Tim Shaw interview by Linda Ross
Peter Gabriel interview audio by Dom Shaw
Excerpts from the film The Burning of Lifting the Curse and archive photography courtesy of Tim Shaw.
The credits for the film The Burning of Lifting the Curse are as follows:
Thanks to everyone who made the film documentation of a ritual burning something very special.
Credits:
Film and editing
Kane Machin
Film and photography
Daniel D’Silva
Photography
Steve Tanner
Camera Operator
Matthew Bramhall
Drone Operator
Roger Elletson
Sound
Nick Cook
Sound Editing
Dave Wisdom
Colourist
Michael Todd
VFX Artist
Jordan Cottingham
Assistance
Steve Jarvis
Claire English
Bex Bourne
‘Groung’ performed by Dina Ipavic
The Mysteries
Frater Ky Bras
Lyn Andrews
Bex Bourne
Dave Wisdom
Lisa Wisdom
Bearer of the Ashes
Steve Jarvis
Special thanks to Michael Polkinhorn who provided hallowed ground on which to burn Lifting the Curse, to Anima Mundi Gallery for their support and to all who attended The Burning and generously donated to the Ukraine Appeal.
1 view
103
22
1 month ago 00:04:43 1
Schism of Mars | Grimdark Mechanicus Music
1 month ago 00:13:17 1
Stray Cats • “Rumble In Brighton/Storm The Embassy/Stray Cat Strut” • LIVE 1981 [RITY Archive]
1 month ago 00:04:01 1
Cheeki Breeki: . 2 song ■ feat. Lenich & Kirya
1 month ago 00:00:35 1
This Takodachi Bites Ina
1 month ago 00:05:17 1
10 самых влиятельных персон российского искусства. The 10 most influential figures of Russian art.
1 month ago 00:23:23 1
Create CONSISTENT CHARACTERS from an INPUT IMAGE with FLUX! (ComfyUI Tutorial + Installation Guide)
2 months ago 00:29:09 1
How to draw - Easy portrait tutorial for Kids | Portrait in Prismacolors | Step by step tutorial
2 months ago 00:05:26 1
The Smile - Friend Of A Friend (Official Video)
2 months ago 00:13:21 1
Religions and babies | Hans Rosling
2 months ago 00:02:59 1
Dark Night / 昏い夜 #歌ってみた #vocaloid [COVER]
2 months ago 00:07:22 7
The Doors - Riders On The Storm (2009 HQ Vinyl Rip) - Technics 1200G / Audio Technica ART9
2 months ago 00:04:45 1
Hollywood Undead - Hollywood Forever (Official Music Video)
2 months ago 00:21:33 3
ZX Spectrum: PIXEL ART from OCTOBER 2024
2 months ago 00:05:09 1
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - Red Horizon (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
2 months ago 00:04:27 1
Eminem - Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD (Official Music Video)
2 months ago 00:04:14 1
Evanescence - Bring Me To Life (Official HD Music Video)
2 months ago 00:03:58 44
GLYPHID SLAMMER - A Deep Rock Galactic Song Ft. Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, Zundamon, Kotonoha Akane
2 months ago 00:00:52 1
UFO appearance
2 months ago 00:01:22 1
No one’s around to help.
2 months ago 00:09:32 1
Blender Rigging: Automatic Shoulder rotation!
2 months ago 00:14:26 3
The Survivor
2 months ago 00:03:51 1
Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (Official Video)
2 months ago 00:00:00 1
≪NieR:Automata≫ You have to consider. FIRST TIME PLAY-THROUGH! #2 【SPOILER WARNING】