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Title
Laid_in_the_tomb Via Dolorosa 14
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
The last of a series of 14 digital paintings.
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. This 14th station is the only one for which there was no comparable sculpture so this one is a composite from a fine art work in the public domain, elements of previous sculptures and applied textures.
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 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.
Thank you so very much to the following groups and hosts for featuring this remake of an older painting:
VISUAL VOICE - ANNIE
ARTISTIC EXPRESSION - JOETTA
ART FROM THE PAST - JOUKO
EXCELLENT SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS - JOE
PREMIUM FAA ARTISTS - MARINESCU
Copyright Lianne Schneider 2013
All images and my personal poetry/prose are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, copied, reproduced in derivative works, displayed, published or broadcast by any means or in any form without prior written consent from the artist. My copyright does not imply rights to an underlying public domain image and I make no such claim. Copyright on works derived from or based on images in the public domain applies only to the subsequent manipulation or the digital painting resulting from my own style and interpretation. The original image remains in the public domain and such images are used in accordance with international law
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June 11th, 2013
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Wylie, TX - United States
Such an incredible Artwork dear Lianne!! your are so amazing!! take care!! lfv
Sayre, PA - United States
This is so powerful painting,Lianne. You are great artist! Love this painting! L&F
Strykersville, NY - United States
Robert, I am so very honored that you have chosen to feature this painting in FAA FEATURED IMAGES. That means more to me than I can say...thank you so much.
Strykersville, NY - United States
My humblest thanks to Joe and Marinescu for featuring this image in EXCELLENT SELF TAUGHT ARTISTS and PREMIUM FAA ARTISTS. That just means the world to me.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Joetta and Jouko, I'm so very honored that you've chosen to feature this work in your wonderful groups - ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS and ART FROM THE PAST. It means a great deal to me.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Annie thank you so very much for featuring this image in VISUAL VOICE. I completely redid this one as I was unhappy with the previous version so it means a lot to me that you chose to feature it.
Anderson, CA - United States
So much emotion and love in this beautiful artwork my friend...loving it the second time around also.....thinking of you! Joyce
Sudbury, ON - Canada
This series is extremely inspiring work.. Congrats on your sales, they are so beautiful!! Big FV on this one!!
Rishikesh, Ut - India
Powerful ,expressive,emotional and what not.Great creation,story telling also.V/F
Pueblo, CO - United States
Another spectacular work of art from your series. Always love your work. Beautiful. v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Lenore - hope all is well with you and Judy - think of you daily. xo
Bucharest, Ro - Romania
Deeply emotional and so wonderfully created work, Lianne ! This is so powerful and with a profound spiritual content. f,v
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm more honored than I can say Ana by your lovely comment. Thank you so very much.
Green Lane, PA - United States
V/F Huge congratulations on this commission, Lianne - what magnificent work! I chose this one to comment upon because it represents, perhaps, the deepest sadness and despair which became, for Christians, the basis for hope. Lovely, lovely work, as always:>) I hope your surgery goes well and your recuperation is rapid and complete!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Carol - you've always been such a staunch supporter and a great encourager. That just means the world to me. xo
Long Beach, CA - United States
A wonderful series, Lianne. Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery my friend. f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely of you Heidi - thank you so much. I'm coming along slowly but should be able to get by to visit you and catch up a little at least. xo
Bay Area, CA - United States
Still come back to admire what you did on this incredible piece, awesome!
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an amazing thing to say Xueling - thank you so very much. Coming from an artist with your ability, you can't imagine what that means. xo
Anderson, CA - United States
Dearest Lianne you continue in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery......such a beautiful, emotional and heart wrenching piece - No one could have presented this series as you have my friend.......awe inspiring and truly so full of love.........all my best! Joyce
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm so much better dear Joyce - and finally able to at least answer a few comments and visit a few friends. I can't sit long but I'll be catching up soon. And I cannot thank you enough for your incredibly lovely comments and your beautiful encouragement, my friend xox
London, mi - United Kingdom
wonderful wonderful work Lianne this is excellent in design and so moving love the earthiness too of the painting great work fv
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Gloria - it means the world to me that you like this. I can feel your spirit in your comment.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Thank you so very much everyone - you can't imagine how much your many lovely comments have helped in my recovery/rehab. Though I'm still not quite up to visiting each of you, to individual thank yous, I do want you to know how appreciated you are.
Dubai, D - United Arab Emirates
Great work dear Lianne !!!!! Very powerful and expressive!!!!(F/V)I am a fan of your wonderful series here....Latha..
Lakeland, FL - United States
the beautiful sepia tones give this ancient story even more beauty, prayers for you Lianne, be well soon. I will be thinking about you..
Lyon - France
Another beautiful addition to this fabulous series, Lianne! Such a powerful and expressive artwork! f&v
Bay Area, CA - United States
Wow, this series are incredible! I really love your color palette and the feeling you expressed! Great!!
Cape Coral, FL - United States
Excellent work, what a beautiful series of images. Hope everything goes well with your surgery. v/f
Livonia, Mi - United States
Into the darkness of the tomb they brought sadness, weeping, and the One they so loved, little knowing that in three days the tomb would be empty. He would continue to bring light, purpose, and certain hope to their lives... and ours. Thank you again for this series, Lianne. The peace of the Lord be with you.
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