acrylic, modeling compound, snails‚' shells, inks, and pigment on wooden panel
The Sisters of St. Francis commissioned these pieces for their residential community in Dubuque Iowa. I interpreted different aspects of St. Francis‚'s "Canticle of the Creatures‚" prayer. The Sisters were ideal patrons, giving me the freedom to explore once we had established some basic requirements. "Sister Water‚" incorporates her relevant part of the Canticle -
"Praised be You, my Lord,
through Sister Water,‚Ä®
who is very useful
and humble and precious
and chaste.‚" Situated on the Mississippi River, this piece focuses on indigenous species found there. A false map turtle, river otter, a school of yellow perch, bluegill and snails populate "Sister Water.‚"
- Collections: Commissions and Public Art