ART » Exhibitions » Oct 20, 2006
Jessie Stalenberg
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Solomon Toilet
An installation project by Vic McEwan and Sarah Moor
The Bible, love and toilets. It's a beautiful combination. All three are somewhat mysterious and open for great philosophical debate like, 'Where does the shit go?' And, 'If I fuck someone surely it will end in love!' And the Granddaddy of them all, 'Are chicks really made from Adam's rib, therefore justifying patriarchal ideologies!?'
Who would have thought a mere Bible passage read in the toilet could evoke such deep thoughts! If you can move past the fact that it's just damn hilarious digesting crazy, nonsensical, old testament stuff while you drunkenly pee, there's a few nice, little thoughts to ponder over in regards to love.
In essence the Solomon chapter in the Bible is like a raunchy love poem filled with grand emotions and the vehement love you can feel for another person. The word on different Christian internet chat forums is much to the same effect. Wanting to express your love physically is a part of life. It's not a bad thing, it's all perfectly natural as long as you're married!
With this in mind, what can it all mean listening to this earnest and heartfelt passage in the loo? Well that my dear reader, is the beauty of conceptual art. You have to think for yourself! But I will leave you with this one thought...
Next time you are out on the prowl for some unblessed, God lovin', try this gem of a pick up line. 'Behold, thou art fair, my love .. thy lips are like a thread of scarlet and …thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.' Pretty saucy huh? If this doesn't work, they obviously can't recognise the Holy Grail when they see it!
