Woodcarving
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Here and There
For a day off we wandered around the region and ended up in Winona, MN This at the History Center made me laugh. It’s a coffee cart that was used by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. There is a park that looks down on the city and the Mississippi River. I’m looking for Plein Air Continue reading
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River City Gallery
River City Gallery is a cooperative site where local artists sell. The have various events, including First Fridays, Downtown Art Around, Sidewalk Saturdays in the summer. I’ve joined. Come and see my display sometime. I’ll be adding a table space for smaller items, including bird carvings. The plan is to switch things around every other Continue reading
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“Judged”
Here is the completed submission for the Stations of the Cross Lent exhibition at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. This represents when Jesus is before Pilate, who washes his hands of condemning an innocent man, due to political pressure. The shadow represents what is before Jesus. Carved White Oak and acrylic paints. Continue reading
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Judged progress
There have been some changes. To fit the series brief, I’ve eliminated the word “crucify”. Also, as the liturgy has to do with the imitation of Christ, I’ve turned the hands as if it is Jesus’ view of Pilate washing his hands. The other judgment of the crowd which is consistent with the times Jesus Continue reading
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Judged
Im working on a carving for a Lent Exhibit at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. There will be a work for each station of the Cross. The brief is to be monochrome and unrefined. Here are some sketches. I’ve decided to feature the judgment of the crowd to crucify him, and to see Pontius Pilate’s Continue reading
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