252: Ol’ Button Face
Thanks for listening and subscribing to the Clive Barker Podcast, Episode 252! In this short news episode, Jose and Ryan are joined by Ed and Nina Martinez. Nina recalls going to the party with Clive Barker, Allen Ginsberg and other famous people in attendance where the Light Wisdom and Sound installation happened. David Cronenberg is going to Join Clive Barker for a fan photo-op, and some news from Doug Bradley!
From the Reef
- Clive Barker and David Cronenberg at Texas Frightmare Weekend
- Doug Bradley Health and Convention Announcement
- Max Von Sydow Passed Away
Catching Up Chat
- Nina was there at Light, Wisdom and Sound in New York
- ALLEN GINSBERG Heart Sutra LIVE PT1
- Clive Barker Archive Blog
- The Paparazzi: Victor Malafronte
- Jose Received post cards from Imaginer 7 and Imaginer 8
- Facebook Accessibility Feature: Description of Photos
- Corona Virus Chat
- Exorcist 1&2 Chat
“On Wednesday, June 16, Clive Barker unveiled a bold new piece at “Light, Wisdom and Sound,” New York’s latest hot spot. It didn’t officially open until July 6, but the pre-opening party kicked off a weekly “Hellraiser Night” at the club. The 10 x 20 foot painting is entitled “Shaman – the Metaphysics of Light Wisdom and Sound.” It pictureds a male-bodied figure squatting over an egg. Where the genitalia would normally be, Bakrer has depicted a bird’s head. The figure’s chest is opened in the form of a stylized vagina and a simple red chakra is placed at the figure’s throat. Three flames rise from it’s head. In the distance are pyramids which represent the material world left behind. Quoth the Barker, “That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” The festivities were begun by Allen Ginsberg, who read a poem in Clive’s honor. In attendance were, among countless others, Bess Cutler, Herb Schwartz and their assistant, Lisa, Michael Brown, Don McGrath, myself (Nina), Angela Pizzarello, Theresa Manchin, and Natacha Alva Yearwood. A hell of a good time was had by all (pun intended). “Light, Wisdom, and Sound” is located at 240 West 29th Street, NYC. Credits: written by Nina Arlene Kempf, group photo and Clive Barker and Allen Ginsberg by Victor Malafronte, compliments of Rubenstein PR, special thanks to Bess Cutler and Jennifer Singerman. NK”
From Cenobium Issue 10, Page 6
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Hi! Nina here! What a difference a couple of decades make : ) ! I checked out the link to the youtube video of Ginsberg’s reading at the event, and realized my mistake. When he dedicated his reading to Clive, I misheard and thought it was something he wrote, and didn’t recognize it. I also mixed up the location of the nightclub with another nightclub which had a special Hellraiser night during that same summer. That club had Frank’s “reconstitution” scene looping over and over on a big screen. Easy to mix up two exciting Clive Barker related events in different neighborhoods of New York City. I am delighted that the original painting was discovered by Phil and Sarah among Clive’s collection. It really is an amazing painting. -Nina Arlene