WESTERN FRONT – Performance by Paul McMahon

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Performance by Paul McMahon

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Paul McMahon performed two works in the Grand Luxe Hall: Song Paintings and Rock & Roll Psychiatrist.

In Song Paintings, McMahon performed comedic protest songs on guitar. A suite of paintings by McMahon and Nancy Chunn were projected on the wall behind him.

In Rock & Roll Psychiatrist, McMahon invited audience members to share their personal problems, which he would then diagnose on the spot. The "treatment" consisted of impromptu, short songs created in response to each individual's neurosis.

Seen in black and white, in a spotlight, a performer, dressed in a tuxedo, plays the guitar. In the dark background, hints of a mural can be seen.

Seen in black and white, in the bottom right corner, a performer dressed in a tuxedo plays the guitar in a spotlight. To the left is a mural of a person holding a long penis streaming pale liquid.

Seen in black and white, in the bottom right corner, a performer dressed in a tuxedo plays the guitar in a spotlight. To the left is a mural of a bear playing a guitar, wearing a cowboy hat, bandana, and belt.

Seen in black and white, a performer speaks through a microphone on a stand, holding a guitar. They wear an oversized suit and bowtie.

Captions:

Paul McMahon at Western Front, Nov 6, 1983.
Paul McMahon at Western Front, Nov 6, 1983.
Paul McMahon at Western Front, Nov 6, 1983.
Paul McMahon at Western Front, Nov 6, 1983.

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