Restoring is a beautiful tribute to the Blessed Mother, embodying her deep faith and the divine restoration brought forth through Christ. At the heart of the piece, a photograph of Mary is covered in gold, her hands uplifted in a gesture of grace and surrender. From her heart, the Lord Jesus Christ gently emerges, a powerful symbol of the restoration that flows through faith. Above her, an angel offers praise, crowning the scene with a sense of divine jubilation.
The sculpture, crafted with nails that rise like the strings of a harp, evokes the presence of music—an invisible symphony lifting the spirit heavenward. The golden tones throughout represent the purity and sacredness of Mary’s unwavering belief, a faith so profound it transcends time and space. I attempted to capture the miraculous nature of her belief, likening it to a force as wondrous as quantum physics—a belief that allowed her to conceive by the Spirit after the angel Gabriel’s message.
This piece invites contemplation on the power of faith and the divine promise of restoration through Christ. The use of construction materials, nails, and gold symbolizes the merging of the earthly and the heavenly, while the overall composition rises upward, carrying the viewer into the sacredness of the moment. Through this work, I am conveying the timeless beauty of Mary’s faith and Christ’s restorative grace, offering a glimpse into the divine mystery that continues to inspire and uplift.
Size: 16″ x 8-1/2″