Biblical stories are one of the key points of reference in all art forms. From Genesis to Revelation, the stories of religious figures have influenced periods such as the Renaissance, Romanticism, and the Baroque era. While the direction may not always align in the favor of the faith, there is no question that Christianity birthed many ideas we still use today.
Recently, I was able to work on a project that was also heavily influenced by Christianity: “The Kiss of Judas.” “The Kiss of Judas” is a three-part series that brings a modern look into the psychological damnation Judas underwent after exposing Jesus.
The beginning of this series captures that with the lighting. It took only one light and some v-flats to create a harsh-door light. The lighting is a resemblance of exposure to guilt and shame. It is known in the Bible that Judas inflicted self-harm due to his guilt, which placed him in Hell. It is not known if he knew that Jesus would be crucified or not, however, what is known are the effects it had on his mental state. These images tell the story of Judas through Judas himself.
Of course, the project wouldn’t be complete without a film component, so I asked Sean Lally to help me gather some shots at Vaughter’s farm.
This segment is a short version of the entire visual component of the series which will be released at a later date.
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