Despite the 100 degree weather, the studio has been buzzing
with activity this summer at Inspired Artisans.
We have quite a few different projects going, but the main theme of the
summer seems to be the ‘Corpus’.
We have also been working on Corpus for the new church
currently being constructed at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Sugar Grove, IL. Their new 5.5’ Corpus was also created in
fiberglass, but features a green-patina bronze finish that was delicately
applied in layers to create the ‘antique’ look.
The completed Corpus will be suspended on a custom 12’ aluminum cross
over the sanctuary, and is due to be installed later this year when the
building construction is completed.
Two other Corpuses also in the process are being created for
St. Vincent de Paul Church in Houston, TX and St. Mary Church in Omro, WI. St. Vincent’s Corpus has been hand-carved in
linden wood by one of our affiliated artists and soon will begin its journey to
our studio from Italy. The Corpus for St.
Mary’s is currently being sculpted in clay, and following any design revisions,
will be cast in fiberglass and finished to replicate natural wood tones.
And to keep the momentum going, we were also just recently
commissioned by Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia, IL
and St. Frances de Sales Church in Houston, TX to create new Corpuses for them
as well. Each will be ultimately be
created in fiberglass and finished to replicate wood. Hopefully we will have pictures to share of
these latest projects soon.
If you have questions about any of these projects or your
faith community has its own need a custom Corpus (or any other liturgical
artwork), feel free to contact us at any time.
Or please visit our website at www.inspiredart.com.
