ex cathedra is a latin term meaning “from the chair” . it refers to the authoritative and infallible teachings of the pope on matters of faith or morals when he speaks in his official capacity. this concept is rooted in the belief that the pope, as the leader of the catholic church, has the divine assistance to teach without error in these specific instances.
in this context I explore the teaching that the natural world is made for humans and for human exploitation.
this series examines a small pocket of logging, ‘micro-logging’ which occurs with virtually no notice. sensitive ecosystems are digested to derive profit even within areas of legislative protection. in this particular area…loggers erected a trophy statement…a massive stone set upon a stump.
the images are meant to disorient and confront the humans need to memorialize the destructive behaviour they so embrace and to then ask…”what would be your ex cathedra pronouncement?”
