A Summer of Corpuses

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’.

Starting off in May, we completed and installed a 7’ Corpus and 14’ cross in the newly renovated sanctuary of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church in Leavenworth, KS.  The Corpus was created in fiberglass and finished as bronze, while the cross was created in oak wood and stained to match the renovated pews.

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.