Chapel of Angels

Last August we took a trip down to Alsip, IL to look at a construction project the Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago had going on at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  A new addition was being constructed directly across from the existing mausoleum which housed very modern stainless steel statues of the Archangels.  In accordance with the style of the existing mausoleum, a plan was formulated involving the 8 pillars of the addition to create a chapel of angels.  Although the plans changed a little from that point, the concept stayed the same.

Approaching the newly constructed mausoleum the artwork blends in under the pavilion until just before you reach its pillars.  However once you are inside, the artwork really pops out at you and you get a feeling of wholeness.  The final project consisted of four 4 1/2 foot aluminum angels, 4 plaques, and a 11 foot cross that sits atop a beautiful large stone.  As in the past, the photos attached tell the story of the project from design to sculpting to installation.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!