‘Histrionics’ at GOMA
Photographer: Paul McSherry
Roderick Buchanan’s ‘Histrionics‘ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art is a timely reminder that Glasgow’s social history is one tinged with unfortunate associations, which sadly some would want to keep alive.
I visited the exhibition representing the Baptist Union, a co-signatory to the joint statement from the major denominations in Glasgow “How they love one another”. This was a united attempt to demonstrate the Church’s regret in its participation in sectarianism and bigotry in the past with the determined effort that closer co-operation will eventually consign such bigotry to history.
As someone who currently teaches aspiring Baptist ministers on the topic of Sectarianism as part of their degree course at the University of Paisley I was happy to play such a small part in Thursday’s public display of commitment to eradicate sectarianism. The real challenge is of course to remove such attitudes from individual thinking and practice. Perhaps, in time to come…