Ok, second installment.
Sam, like Brad, is also a surprising artist. (I think there was something in the St. Paul water. That’s where all these people went to school.) He has designed several cool things, but the one I want to show is his linear, stylized crucifix. He drew it, then had some metal-working people build several, then he messes around with it/them to make it/them cooler. You can see one example from his classroom. It’s made from bumpy rebar, of all things, and is over on the left:
One of our pastors has accepted a call to Minnesota, and Sam is sending this along with him:
I love the simplicity of the lines. The dumb photo doesn’t do it justice. It’s quite lovely, and Sam mounted it on that great slab of wood and added the copper crown of thorns. I wish I would have taken more photos. In my opinion, it’s far too nice to give to our great pastor who is taking off to the great white north.
He has some other versions, as well. We need to get these into the hands of the people!
Brad says
That’s awesome! The design is really cool. The individualized touches really make them special. I love the crown of thorns.
Deborah says
Sam gave me one of his crosses made with scraps of clay from a third grade project. It is amazing, also.
Lloyd says
One of Sam’s crosses sold for several thousand dollars.
Kristi says
Simple yet very effective. Great job!
Kristi says
Wait! I don’t mean simple as in easy to do. I mean simple as in basic design with lots of meaning behind it. Does that make sense?
Lauren says
Yes! It’s like those one-line tattoos. (My google image search link didn’t work.)
Mom says
Sam you did such a good job and I like the simplicity.