Portfolio
Rodney Thompson
in ways that parallel primitive
societies where the priesthood
dazzles and provides in ways
that the common people do not
understand yet remain enthralled
and faithful.
It is the creators of our
electronic wonders, the magical
boxes that entertain and pacify
the populace, insure domestic
tranquility, and influence our
thoughts and lives that we pay
homage to through the money we
earn with our labors. Computers,
cell phones, music players, video
games, digital televisions with
hundreds of channels, and other
devices of electronic wizardry
have come to dominate our
quest for status and happiness.
As with ancient shamans and
mystics, only they truly understand
the magic in these devices
while in our awe and ignorance
we spend precious hours on
the phone waiting for the tech
support acolytes to confer upon
us their benevolent wisdom. We
revere and honor this Priesthood
with our sacrifices and fealty.
What do we sacrifice? We give
up the hours we work to afford
the products they create and the
time we spend, our minds locked
into the Wizard’s programs,
instead of being mindfully aware
of the beauty and wonder all
around us in the natural world
that is even more amazing and
free.
Breastplate #1
Encaustic, electronic parts, teabag paper,
chopsticks, paper, twine. 23” x 21”
20
Fall
www.EAINM.com
Breastplate #4
Encaustic, electronic parts, chopsticks, teabag
paper, cotton swabs, coffee filters, paper.
18” x 18”