Stations of the Cross

  • “Judged”

    “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

  • Judged progress

    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

  • Judged

    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

About Me

I am a student of the Word and the World around us. These TWO BOOKS, World and Word or Nature and Scripture are the focus of these reflections. I am a retired pastor and a practicing artist and writer, now living in LaCrosse, WI, between the bluffs to the East and the Mississippi to the West. David E. Carlson

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