Tyranny of the Theoretical . . . reveals something of the concerns and insecurities that underlie, perhaps even drive, much of his work. The title itself is revealing. It implies a juxtaposition between the solid, tangible reality of the world and abstract, intellectual thought. —Howard Risatti
Blackbird has previously presented Tyranny of the Theoretical in our v8n2 issue , which includes the audio which accompanies the piece.
Gallery ThreeGallery ThreeA Disquieting Void Mixed media, slide projector, and electric motor 85 x 105 x 42 in., 2007–08A Disquieting Void Mixed media, slide projector, and electric motor 85 x 105 x 42 in., 2007–08A Disquieting Void Mixed media, slide projector, and electric motor 85 x 105 x 42 in., 2007–08A Disquieting Void Mixed media, slide projector, and electric motor 85 x 105 x 42 in., 2007–08Pont Marie (detail) Paint, photographs, and plastic on plywood panel 42 x 51 x 3 in., 1998 Courtesy of Susan GlasserPont Marie Paint, photographs, and plastic on plywood panel 42 x 51 x 3 in., 1998 Courtesy of Susan GlasserTyranny of the Theoretical, 2008 Text and voice: Myron Helgott Mixed media and audio Dimensions variableTyranny of the Theoretical, 2008 Text and voice: Myron Helgott Mixed media and audio Dimensions variableTyranny of the Theoretical, 2008 Text and voice: Myron Helgott Mixed media and audio Dimensions variable