PERFORMANCE W/ PASTOR FORBES

2007

Miami, FL.

Amy Rosenblum-Martin invited me to participate in an exhibit she was curating titled “ Structures & Stories“ at the David Castillo Gallery. “Structure” refers to post-structuralism, physical structures (like architecture & constructivism), and Structure’s of thought (including categories and hierarchies). “Stories” bring “structure” down to earth.

I met Pastor James Forbes while visiting the gallery and realized he was its neighbor, occupying and living just next door. Aside from his apartment, he had enough space for a modest church. His congregation consisted predominantly of his daughter.

Faith is a matter that is dear to my heart and I found Pastor Forbes to be an honest man. For the following two months I attended his congregation and he visited my studio. We worshiped and painted together. The night of the opening he and his daughter performed on-stage to a full house and the paintings were exhibited inside. The church closed in 2008 due to economic hardship. 

1. •All paintings / backdrop were made using paint, glitter and black and white Xerox’s of varying sizes of images of Chartres Cathedral, France.
   

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IMAGE CREDIT: First Image is of Pastor Forbes and his daughter in the the Church of Truth Faith and Love.

SELECTED PAINTING’S MADE WITH PASTOR FORBES

“Angels Always”

Glitter, Glue, Xerox on linen 24” x 36”

2007

“We all Are”

Glitter, Glue, Xerox on linen 24” x 36” 2007

“This Creature” 

Glitter, Glue, Xerox on linen 14” x 20” 2007

“We are all Trying”

Glitter, Glue, Xerox on linen 24” x 36” 2007

Performance Still, Pastor James Forbes and his daughter performing

Performance Still, Pastor James Forbes and his daughter performing 2007

Performance Still, Pastor James Forbes and his Daughter performing 2007