AHASVERUS — Evocation
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" Seven tracks in honor of true belief. At the turn of the century 1900, the western civilisation was spreading its wings over the world, colonizing, baptising and oppressing other cultural expressions. One of the most significant manifestations of this era, is the archaeological excavations and explorations in Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica and Egypt. Professors, adventurers and other explorers of the romantic spirit of the times haunted monuments and grave chambers in their task to steal as much as possible to bring home to the safe western enlightened civilisation. Whole monuments and temples were taken in parts, shipped over thousands of kilometers and reassembled in European capitals, where austere authorities proudly announced their gratitude.
These white-bearded men in dark costumes are personifications of a schizofrenia that distinguish that time. They are both bandits and saviours. This is a sister-work of Ten is the number, produced parallel with partly the same material, but with oppositional methods. Where "Ten is the number" is structural, calculated and abstract, "Evocation" is sensitive, expressive and narrative. Ahasverus act II. Comes in digipak with hand made linen cover and 8 pages folder." [label info]
www.ahasverus.se
These white-bearded men in dark costumes are personifications of a schizofrenia that distinguish that time. They are both bandits and saviours. This is a sister-work of Ten is the number, produced parallel with partly the same material, but with oppositional methods. Where "Ten is the number" is structural, calculated and abstract, "Evocation" is sensitive, expressive and narrative. Ahasverus act II. Comes in digipak with hand made linen cover and 8 pages folder." [label info]
www.ahasverus.se