This wonderful mosaic cross bursts with coral-red and turquoise-blue colors, surrounding five sweet images of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The centerpiece is a mosaic rose bud and twelve petals set with more images of Our Lady of Guadalupe as if plucked from Our Lady's mantle. The rosebud is made of layers of coral-red faux composite coral beads. A bright turquoise border wraps the cross in composite turquoise and red gems. "Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children...Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know thee love of your Son, Jesus. Amen."
The cross measures 14" by 10.25" by 2" and is designed as a wall cross. The wood cross base is embellished with turquoise and red composite beads, glass and mixed media treasures. The back of the cross is painted auburn and signed by the artist.
The cross is created by Julie Wishmeyer, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Institute of Chicago. "I am fascinated with minute detail, daring expression and bold design. My functional art is an assemblage of treasures that truly transform the objects they adorn into something extraordinary."
The artist reserves all copyrights.