I stumbled across this video of Chris Ofili explaining this installation from 2002-03. It is 13 paintings making up the last supper. Ofili describes the work as acting like a good film where the passing of time doesn't phase the viewer. Underneath the video one Youtube member has commented on the piece explaining the use of pornographic images and elephant dung in Ofili's work. I have no idea if this user is right but it is an interesting interpretation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvUHucKDUF0
There is also a lesser known sculpture by Ofili from 06 titled "annunciation" that is worth checking out
Hej Michael!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post - the comment(s)are very interesting! This video is another example of his incredible aesthetic range, but at the same time he is very consistent! :)