I never noticed where the man was gazing...that is quite disturbing. Of course, if it is an artist’s subtle jab at the child abuse coverups that would make sense, but way over the line.
Pornography on the back of the songbook Sing to Jehovah
by Londo111 105 Replies latest members adult
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lrkr
The most creepy thing about the illustration is the fake sincerity and overdone cult smiles on everyone's face. But I think that's actually intentional!
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compound complex
AIR STREAM GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
[pm me for phone number][extracts from letter of 10 July 1990, addressed "To Whom It May Concern:"]
"Because of my extensive professional experience, Darek Barefoot recently asked me to review a number of illustrations [in WT, AWAKE!, REVELATION CLIMAX and LIVE FOREVER].
"It is my professional opinion that secondary images have been deliberately incorporated into many of the illustrations I have examined. The secondary images I have seen vary from symbolic shapes and letters of the alphabet to representations of faces and skulls, and deformities of certain extremities. These appear with enough consistency that in my opinion they are deliberate, not coincidental.
"As a professional illustrator and painter, I am very aware of the amount of time and concentration that goes into a painting or an illustration. Any artist doing a piece is acutely aware of every line and brush stroke. It is therefore exremely difficult for me to believe that many of these images, objects, and shapes were not purposefully embedded into these illustrations in question."
James Waggaman
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compound complex
Please see below extracts from a letter originally written for elders and WT officials. It was written by Michael Graves, who studied commercial illustration, graphic arts and photograghy at Bakersfield College. His professional work includes medical photography, photomicrography, illustration and commercial photography.
The letter is addressed "To whom it may concern," 21 February 1992:
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"At first glance the illustrations [Watch Tower 'commercial art images depicting religious scenes'] I examined appeared quite normal, but after closer examination, it became apparent that there are many images and symbols integrated into the scenes. Upon further investigation of the illustrations, I noticed a consistent motif and repeatability of these same symbols in every illustration I studied. Some of the symbols and images are so obvious they interrupt the normal flow of lines, shape, and form of the artwork. It is quite apparent the illustrators would use highlights and shadows in the scenes to conceal the symbols in such a manner that they are not clearly distinguishable. However, armed with the knowledge that the symbols may be present, it becomes quite easy to distinguish and isolate these images from the given illustration.
"In conclusion, it is my professional opinion that these figures are present in the illustrations, not by coincidence, but by clear conscious efforts by the originators of the artwork."
Sincerely,
[signature]
Michael Graves
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DaleRivers
Maybe the elders should use that as a Rorschach test to identify apostates
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Oubliette
CoCo, what precipitated these two experts to study the WT artwork and write these letters?
Who hired them and why?
Who is Darek Barefoot and what was his reason for being involved.
This is interesting as it adds expert testimony to something many of us have wondered about for years.
Oubliette
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compound complex
Hi Oubliette:
Thanks for your inquiry.
Darek Barefoot wrote a book on WT imagery: http://jwbookstore.bravehost.com/books/darkness.html
I recall that it was he who sought out the professionals' perspective. I am an artist who specializes in overt and covert imagery and am in general agreement with the above; in my opinion, it is not a question of pareidolia.
I have become discouraged with any further discussion of this subject publicly, given the insults and ridicule engendered. Nonetheless, I would be pleased to talk with you via pm, if you like.
I appreciate your having contacted me.
Best.
CoCo
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rip van winkle
Months ago, when people started talking about the image on the songbook, I did my own test.
Oh damn. I pricked my finger. Be right back. Gotta stem the bleeding.
Anyway, I used a scientific method to figure out if the man's arm, wrist and hand could look like that with book in hand. I picked up my songbook at precisely the angle it appears to be in the depiction.
Conclusion: Objects appear larger than they seem. But yes, the man has been blessed with a long arm.
You're welcome.
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Separation of Powers
Such a stretch
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rip van winkle
Always best to quit when one's ahead. ( just a thumbs up, people)