Sunday, February 14, 2016

As Above, So Below

Filmmakers Richard Bailey (Tropic Pictures) , Paul Bryan ("Believe it Anyway"), and Mark A. Nobles ("Teen-A-Go-Go") are presently filming a documentary centered around a recent exhibition of fraternal society art titled “As Above, So Below” at Webb Gallery in Waxahachie, Texas. ( Exhibition ended February 14.) 

Like the exhibition, the documentary focuses on the “golden age” of fraternal societies, 1850-1930. These fascinating banners, costumes and ritual objects describe the symbolism and assert the iconography of secret societies such as the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. 

The film intends to open lodge room doors and shine a light on the esoteric knowledge and moral teachings expressed in ritual objects, and radiate the sense of fun that comes with discovering secret things.