This stunning mosaic standing crucifix presents early iconography of Christ with the apostles, Christ carrying His Cross, the Crucifixion, the Holy Spirirt and the face of the Risen Christ from the San Damiano Cross. The Risen Christ looks directly at us with a compassionate gaze, regal, triumphant and strong. St. Francis of Assisi prayed under the gaze of the Risen Christ at San Damiano, "All-highest, glorious God, cast your light into the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, firm hope, perfect charity and profound humility, with wisdom and perception O Lord so that I may do what is truly your holy will, Amen."
The cross measures 14" by 10" by 2" to 3" deep and is freestanding. The plaster cross is embellished on all sides with tiny goldtone glass squares, decoupaged images, shades of amber and gold faceted beads, miniature saint images on wood medallions and mixed media treasures in golden tones interspersed with aqua leaves.
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."
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