station of the cross
By rbeerhorst on March 26th, 2007
This is a phot of myself in the role of Jesus stumbling with his cross. It is a reference image for an illustration I am working on for Christainity Today. I built the cross out of some old timbers I salvaged last fall. Pearl took the photo. Today I cut a wood block and printed it with several different pieces of ephemera which I hope to combine into a collage tommorrow when the ink is dry. The thought of Jesus stumbling under his load and needed help to continue is a compelling one, especiallys since we live within a culture that makes you feel such shame when you reach out for help. Some times you just can’t get there on your own.
March 27th, 2007 at 6:40 am
This weekend we are doing a pilrimage to Santuario de Chimayo. Some people walk for 8-10 hours to reach this small rustic church in northern New Mexico. Many miracles have taken place there, and many drag a big cross like you built.
March 27th, 2007 at 7:30 am
would love to know when that article gets published!!! GREAT PHOTO, PEARL!!!
this is a powerful picture.
March 29th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
opened your page and saw the picture of you with the cross. couldn’t imagine what the explanation could be. it’s fascinating to see your process and i can’t wait to see the finished product in or on the magazine.
March 29th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
thanks for your intrest Tanner. It is supposed to be on the xtianity today website this tuesday I think. Thanks for your interest. It was kind of a wierd experience building that cross. It was strange carring it around. I felt like I was in some wierd Fannery O’conner short story or something.
April 11th, 2007 at 5:23 am
Yeah, I can imagine that would be strange and kind of moving. Great picture. I’d love to see the illustrations too.
I’m writing an article for Cloth Paper Scissors where I am mentioning you guys because of the fantastic scraps you gave me. I’ve used them in my work. I will show you something soon.