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Multifaceted
Gold, glass, and clay mosaic tesseraie (pieces)
“Multifaceted” is executed in gold, glass, and clay mosaic tesserae (or “pieces”) to present the Christian Cross—communal symbol of our faith. Begun by fitting the Cross’s
central tesserae, the 24- by 24- inches image came alive as I
made room side-by-side for more tesserae as they presented
themselves.
Some tesserae are wrinkled and textured, some mirror-smooth.
Some are hand-cut, some handmade. Some fit straightly, some
not. Some show color, others black or white. Metallic gold
reflects color while the vivid color quickens the gold. All
are grounded amid humbling earthen-hued grout.
As if called by name, each tessera was hand selected and
placed. Each has a place, a role, a home. Imaging Ubuntu, each
piece has identity yet adds up to, enlivens, and enriches
something larger, more powerful in community than singly. Each piece, like us, was created of differing gifts, shapes,
colors, sizes. Yet each is equally graced with its place in
the fuller creation story, in the Cross. Each has a precious
identity and mission. We too are called to choose to shape
ourselves, to step into our role as witnesses and builders of
the Church and Community. And with hope we aspire to welcome
and be welcomed into a fitting space in the mansion with many
rooms made possible by this Cross, this Faith.
This glistening mosaic image, “Multifaceted,” reflects our
many roles and callings in the church and world, both as
individuals and as a faith community. |
