Screen shot of Damaged

Damaged was originally produced as a limited edition of 100 video cassettes for the final issue of Words & Pictures. The work relates to the conception, and imminent completion, of Words & Pictures. The VHS video cassette has a sticker marked 'Damaged' on it.

One video tape of Damaged from the edition of 100

The tape contains a 'home video' of Iain delivering a monologue direct to the camera. When he finishes, he leans into the camera to switch it off and the screen turns black... about 30 seconds later text appears on the screen:

On Friday 8th April 1994 Kurt Cobain was found dead. He had shot himself through the head, and a suicide note was found near his body, along with a gun. He was 27. On Friday 8th April 1994 Primal Scream played the Brixton Academy in London. In the Academy bar, waiting for the gig, we discussed a project that would be like an exhibition and fanzine rolled into one - 'Words and Pictures'. During the gig, Bobby Gillespie announced Kurt's death, and dedicated two songs to him - 'Cry Myself Blind' and 'Damaged'.'

The monologue Iain delivered to camera was Kurt Cobain's suicide note.

Damaged
Single channel VHS with sound. 8 minutes (1997)

Produced in a limited edition of 100 VHS tapes for Words & Pictures Issue 10

 

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