MON - THU: 10.00am - 4pm
The Exhibition…
Endless is a London-based artist who takes inspiration from the world he sees around him, often touching on societal worship of status and luxury in an almost cult-like manor. Endless compares this materialistic lure and desire to that of religious worship, with symbols and icons intrinsically rooted throughout the core of his work. Endless also incorporates elements of street iconography into his artwork, connecting to his roots as a street artist. ‘Endless Worship’ is a week-long exhibition during Frieze week, where Endless is displaying a large artwork in a holy building for the very first time, at The Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the heart of London. The artwork covers the crucifix at the centre of the building and whilst seeming controversial with its symbolism, also comments on wealth, power, desire and humanity’s new era of worship, touching on the history and meaning of the building, whilst commenting on these topics and observations surrounding "Brand Worship”. The opening night features a soundscape by world-renowned DJ and producer, DJ Yoda and an installation by the artist and living sculpture, Daniel Lismore - a creative symphony of art and music, in a building that embodies freedom and expression.
Endless is a London-based artist who takes inspiration from the world he sees around him, often touching on societal worship of status and luxury in an almost cult-like manor. Endless compares this materialistic lure and desire to that of religious worship, with symbols and icons intrinsically rooted throughout the core of his work. Endless also incorporates elements of street iconography into his artwork, connecting to his roots as a street artist. ‘Endless Worship’ is a week-long exhibition during Frieze week, where Endless is displaying a large artwork in a holy building for the very first time, at The Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the heart of London. The artwork covers the crucifix at the centre of the building and whilst seeming controversial with its symbolism, also comments on wealth, power, desire and humanity’s new era of worship, touching on the history and meaning of the building, whilst commenting on these topics and observations surrounding "Brand Worship”. The opening night features a soundscape by world-renowned DJ and producer, DJ Yoda and an installation by the artist and living sculpture, Daniel Lismore - a creative symphony of art and music, in a building that embodies freedom and expression.
The Church…
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church has a rich history, deeply rooted in the pursuit of justice. From its early stand against American supporters of the slave trade, to its continuous efforts to aid London's most vulnerable, including hosting Martin Luther King in 1961 and conducting Same Sex Weddings as the first British Baptist Church. Their vision not only seeks to inspire diverse forms of faith, but also recognises that faith should be provocative to make a meaningful impact.
Opening night…
The opening night of the exhibition will feature a sound scape by world renowned DJ and Producer - DJ Yoda. With a previously unheard symphony of ambient electronic soundscapes that have been designed to complement the aesthetics of the building and artwork within. The opening night will also feature an installation by the artist and living sculpture - Daniel Lismore. Daniel, who has previously shown work at The Tate Modern, VNA and numerous museums globally, will be designing a unique installation, referencing the artwork by Endless and the Church in which it is shown.
ENDLESS WORSHIP
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church
253 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, WC2H 8EP
Hours: MON - THU, 10.00am - 4pm
La Mostra…
Endless è un artista londinese che trae ispirazione dal mondo che vede intorno a sé, spesso affrontando il tema dell’adorazione sociale dello status e del lusso che diventa quasi cultuale. Endless paragona questo desiderio materialistico a quello del culto religioso, con simboli e icone intrinsecamente radicati nel cuore del suo lavoro. Endless incorpora anche elementi dell’iconografia di strada nelle sue opere, ricollegandosi alle sue radici di Street artist. “Endless Worship” è una mostra di una settimana durante Frieze London, dove Endless espone per la prima volta un'opera di grandi dimensioni in un edificio sacro, presso la Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church nel cuore di Londra. L'opera copre il crocifisso al centro dell'edificio e, pur sembrando controversa per il suo simbolismo, si focalizza sulla ricchezza, il potere, il desiderio e la nuova era di culto dell'umanità, affrontando la storia e il significato dell'edificio e commentando questi argomenti e le osservazioni che circondano il “Brand Worship”. La serata inaugurale prevede un soundscape da parte del DJ e produttore di fama mondiale DJ Yoda, un'installazione dell'artista e la scultura vivente Daniel Lismore: una sinfonia creativa di arte e musica, in un edificio che incarna l’idea di libertà ed espressione.
La Chiesa…
La Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church ha una ricca storia, profondamente radicata nella ricerca della giustizia. Dalla sua prima presa di posizione contro i sostenitori americani della tratta degli schiavi, ai suoi continui sforzi per aiutare i più vulnerabili di Londra, tra cui l'aver ospitato Martin Luther King nel 1961 e l'aver celebrato matrimoni tra persone dello stesso sesso come prima chiesa battista britannica. La loro visione non solo cerca di ispirare diverse forme di fede, ma riconosce anche che la fede deve essere provocatoria per avere un impatto significativo.
Il Vernissage…
La serata inaugurale della mostra sarà caratterizzata da un paesaggio sonoro realizzato dal DJ e produttore di fama mondiale - DJ Yoda - con una sinfonia inedita di paesaggi sonori elettronici ambientali che sono stati progettati per completare l'estetica dell'edificio e delle opere d'arte al suo interno.
La serata inaugurale sarà caratterizzata anche da un'installazione dell'artista e dalla scultura vivente Daniel Lismore. Daniel, che ha già esposto alla Tate Modern, alla VNA e in numerosi musei in tutto il mondo, presenterà un'installazione unica che farà riferimento alle opere di Endless e alla chiesa in cui sono esposte.
ENDLESS WORSHIP
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church
253 Shaftesbury Avenue
Londra, WC2H 8EP
Orari: LUN - GIO, 10.00 - 16.00
