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Title
Stripped Of His Garments Via Dolorosa 10
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Photograph - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
The Tenth in a series of 14 images -
Photographic art based on a series of images I took myself of statues around the base of the 190 foot Groom Cross in Groom, Texas.
These images - 14 in all - are in fulfillment of a commission of 40x40 prints of the series that represent the 14 Stations of the Cross or Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) which are vignettes of Jesus Christ's walk to Cavalry and his Crucifixion. Similar images in plaster, bronze, pewter, painted on wood panels or sculpted can be found in Christian churches throughout the world and in many communities, people from all denominations participate in "Living Stations" or "Passion plays" based on these same moments.
For many hundreds of years, from the early Middle Ages until more than a century after the Renaissance - Christian religious art dominated Western/European culture. Except for portraiture, one would have been hard put to find much secular art in Europe until the late 16th and 17th centuries.
Similar religious art still lives on in some places. In the small town of Groom, Texas, along Interstate 40, stands a 190 foot cross that can be seen across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles from more than 20 miles away. Constructed by Steven Thomas over a period of 8 months, the huge metal cross stands today on private property near the highway. In the years following its construction, sculptor, Mickey Wells, created a series of life size bronze sculptures to add to the site. Twelve of these - representing 12 of the 14 Stations of the Cross - are placed in a circle around the central cross. Also called "The Way of Sorrows" or "Via Dolorosa," the stations depict the final hours in the life of Jesus - from his condemnation to his being laid in the tomb. There are many sensitive, enlightened people who are repelled by what seems to be a glorification of an especially brutal and gruesome death. My feeling is that the recreation of this Way of Sorrows is an attempt to understand and find meaning in suffering, particularly when it is undeserved. We ask this question every day when we are faced by the brutality human beings visit on one another and on other living creatures every single day. Why?
One late October afternoon driving down to Texas, I was one of the 1000 people a day who stop to see the Groom cross. I had only a few moments just before sunset to take the pictures I wanted to take - and while I acknowledge that I am a Christian, albeit a very non-traditional one who embraces the teachings of the Masters of many faith traditions and non-religious philosophies, I have to admit that it was the artistry of the sculptor that totally engaged my interest and awe. In the dying and too brilliant light of sunset, I snapped as many shots as I could - unfortunately paying little attention to composition or framing of any single shot.
But looking at my rather poor photos, it occurred to me that I might preserve my own impressions of these sculptures and at the same time pay tribute to the nearly 1000 years of religious art that dominated the Western world throughout the Middle Ages right up until the post-Reformation period. Much of this kind of art can still be seen in churches and cathedrals all over the world as well as in the great museums that house the masterpieces of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. I post them here over the next few days as ART. There is certainly no intention on my part to offend those of other religious traditions or non-religious traditions whose own artistic expressions I greatly admire. I've chosen to create my representation of four of the 14 stations along the Via Dolorosa in a style that I hope is reminiscent of the Middle Ages - using my own images of the sculptures found around the base of the Groom cross.
I would be remiss in not noting that all the textures including the one used for the background are from darkwood67 on Flickr.
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March 4th, 2012
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Sales Sheet
Rancho Mirage, CA - United States
Gorgeous Art Lianne, you did such a wonderful work On all of the Stations Sherri
Bradenton, FL - United States
A beautiful image, Lianne. I enjoyed the entire series. Nice work. v30/fv
Smithfield, VA - United States
Dear Lianne, This series is magnificent.to say the least. Your explanations in your descriptions are highly interesting and informative. I hope all is well with you. Thanks for gracious comments about my posts on FAA. Your admirer always, Anne F/V
Lianne Schneider replied:
Anne you are such a sweetheart - and I can't thank you enough for your gracious and enthusiastic support!! xo
Anderson, CA - United States
It makes me so happy to see you here with these wonderful sales dear Lianne; this series belongs somewhere to receive the recognition it deserves....congratulations on another awesome sale my dear friend!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Ah Joyce you are just so kind to comment on each one of these. It just means the world to me. Thank you so much.
San Rafael, CA - United States
Just beautiful. My father would have love these. He was an ordained Catholic deacon.
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an incredibly lovely thing to say - I'm so very honored. Thank you so much!
Clarence, NY - United States
Very beautiful work. Congrats on your sale.v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Kathy - I feel very blessed to have this happen all at once.
Sunrise, FL - United States
Lianne, Such Brilliant and Beautiful Work!..Congrats on your sale :):):)
Lianne Schneider replied:
You can't imagine how much your support means to me Chrisann - thank you so much.
Statesboro, GA - United States
Congratulations on your sale. What a beautiful work of art. Big wow. vf
Livonia, Mi - United States
What a contrast between the faces of the two men! So well delineated, Lianne. f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Leave it to you to catch the nuances Ann - that means so very much. Thank you.
Bangalore, Ka - India
What an awesome capture Lianne. The colors and textures add to the emotional effect of this artwork. voted.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Usha - I'm very excited that I've been commissioned to complete this set of 14 images. I only hope I can duplicate the feel of these!
Amarillo, Tx - United States
Wow Lianne. I really must look at all in this awesome series. Such beauty amid cruelty. Love it. f/v You took this in Groom? I really must go since it's in my backyard.
Lianne Schneider replied:
I wish I could show you the original very "ordinary" photos Karen - they really weren't great because the sun was in just the wrong place for about half my shots. But yes, it's just off I-40 at the Groom exit. You can see the cross from miles away on the highway. It's a very nondescript little exit - just a little arrow on a tiny sign that says "Groom Cross >" I'm so glad you took the time to look Karen and read through this. That means a lot to me.
Pittsburgh, PA - United States
The look in his eyes is a message that you have captured and you have done so well
Lianne Schneider replied:
It's so difficult to do justice to such an emotional and devotional topic but I'm so glad that you think that I have done so. Thank you so much.
Mamaroneck, NY - United States
This series of images you have created are incredible, hope to see More soon Lianne f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm so honored by your lovely comment Larry - that means a great deal - thank you.
Belgrade, Se - Yugoslavia
Your work is excellent Lianne, congratulations....v & f
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm very honored by both your visit and your lovely comment - thank you so much!
Storybrooke, ME - United States
Lianne this came out awesome. Very powerful work! .. v/f/
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely and generous of you Bob - I appreciate that so much. Thank you!
Providence Village, TX - United States
Finding in FAA so many incredible photographers I feel I am missing a LOT!.. Well, I have my oils and I have to just enjoy the visual aspect of all your work. So many beautiful ones that I have to express my admiration and agree with many of your fellow photographers that this one comes to life.
Lianne Schneider replied:
I envy your amazing talent in oils Clotilde - and your unique and beautiful style.So I'm just tremendously honored and moved by your lovely compliment on my work and I'm so very happy that you liked this particular piece. Thank you so much.
Saint Louis, MO - United States
The image is wonderful. Its alive, shows great soul and conveys emotion. v
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm so glad you think so Charles - thank you very much. It was a difficult series to create and even more so to post.
Bollebygd - Sweden
Moving and excellent executed!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I am so touched and pleased that you think so Gun...it means so very much to me.
Vildbjerg - Denmark
You handled this series so well. It feels more real to me than many works based on the same theme.
Lianne Schneider replied:
That is one of the loveliest things you could have said to me Odd - I must say that this series means a great deal to me so I thank you from my heart for such a wonderful comment!
Anderson, CA - United States
Such moving work Lianne; thank you so much for sharing this series with us....I would have never known of its existence - your treatment here really adds to this incredible sculpture.....beautiful and inspiring work sweetheart! jd
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm so moved and touched Joyce, I'm just speechless. Thank you my friend. Thank you so much.
Silicon Valley, CA - United States
I just love the lighting you captured, so beautiful and the antiqued effect! Love your wonderful work, Lianne!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I could swear that I answered this Xueling - so my apologies for the delay. Thank you so much for such a lovely compliment - that means a good deal to me.
Mt. Bethel, PA - United States
Oh Lianne...this work is so powerful I'm finding myself praying...
Lianne Schneider replied:
Maggie that is just the most wonderful and moving thing you could say. I'm deeply honored my friend.
Bucharest, Ro - Romania
Lianne, with this series you move many souls. Outstanding piece ! F,v. ____ Ana
New Orleans, LA - United States
Lianne, Your work is wonderful. The Renaissance masters would even be impressed. I appreciate learning about the location of the sculptures as well.
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a remarkably generous thing to say Cheri - I'm deeply honored by that lovely comment.
Godwin, NC - United States
I also like your description. Your work is excellent Lianne, congratulations!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much for that lovely compliment Mike - I appreciate it more than I can say.
Maui, Ha - United States
. enjoy your wonderful description very much dear Lianne . . it is a beautiful work of art :)
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Sharon - I can't tell you how much it means to me that you think so. You're just such a dear friend.
Pueblo, CO - United States
Wow! My comments hold for this one as they do for #1 in your series. This too is spectacular. I am struck by both figures being in the same material, and yet, how hard the earthly man is and how soft or tender (loving) the figure of Jesus appears here. The Jesus figure is so full of feeling, while the soldier is so detached from feeling. Which one are we as modern people closest to emulating? Beautifully done. v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a stunning comment Lenore - I'm just so moved by your insights and how this speaks to you. Thank you hardly seems an adequate response!
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