Monday
Mar262007
station of the cross
Monday, March 26, 2007 at 5:25PM 
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.
Reader Comments (5)
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.
would love to know when that article gets published!!! GREAT PHOTO, PEARL!!!
this is a powerful picture.
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.
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.
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.