FILM

New Worship
Matt O'dell, 2007, UK, installation

Focussing on the perception of disasters, conspiracy theories, and religious cults by creating a miniature world where significant and often catastrophic events have taken place, O'dell leaves us with a skewed world view teeming with obsession, paranoia and loss of rationale. New Worship consists of three imposing towers that look like gigantic public address systems or wireless telephone masts. They are broadcasting content falling somewhere between a religious sermon and a political manifesto. It makes numerous biblical references, suggesting a political meeting or religious revival.