Daniel Wright

“Are religions still powerful?” In Let’s sit Down and Talk About Religion (2014) this is one of many questions that will be posed to members of the public in, as the artist invites them to participate in activities such as creating their own bible cover, writing their own ‘holy’ messages on crucifixes and engaging in discussion with the artist. Considering the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and the 7/7 tube attacks in 2005 as cases in point along with the lack of political, sexual and social freedom when living in a Sharia state, one could say religion still maintains an aggressive foothold in society and politics in certain parts of the world. This community work intends to analyze the public conceptions regarding religion along with discouraging any apathy that may exist – we may acknowledge the dangers of hate preaching and dogma, but are we willing to discourage it? 

"Let's sit down and talk about religion..." (2014) Poplar wood, A4 glossed card, mix of used and new bibles