I absolutely love the carving you did in stone. I appreciate the sacred geometry and the simplicity. I don’t see the fact that other elements are missing as problematic. I am fully aware that this piece references the original and those elements that appear to be missing remain due to the existence of the original. What I love about the stone piece is how you arranged the hands in the form of an equal lateral triangle with the chalice in the center.
What I also bring to this is the information given me by one of my instructors in iconography. On the original Rublev there is what appears to be a slot on the table. The theory is that when the icon was created it contained a small mirror in that slot. This was intended to transport the viewer in the material plane into awareness that they were invited into the life of the Blessed Trinity; the onlooker was invited to contemplate the Beatific Vision both in its nearness transpiring within their human heart and to come when all creatures saved and transformed by grace will participate in the Divine Life of the Trinity for Eternity.
The chalice is central bidding me take and drink of this Divine Life, here, now. There is a rich immediacy to this invitation and nothing else to distract or focus on. Your execution in stone is precisely and immediately Eucharistic. It both stand on its own while it recalls volumes based on its parentage.
Exquisite work!
I wish I had a reserve from which I could purchase this but I will pray it comes to one who will properly appreciate it.
Thank you for your very kind comment here! I had no idea that there was a theory of the mirror being placed in the slot, I had heard of it being a slot to place relics. Very remarkable
God, is in your work. He is working through you to speak to us, in the language of artistic beauty. Never stop listening, for the world needs Gods servants of art more than ever. I dream of owning the first piece shown, on my way to your site now. God Bless your Devine work. 🙏👏🙏
Thank you for sharing the video on the icon of the Holy Trinity!!
Truly beautiful.
Wonderful!!!
Very beautiful. Excellent work.
I absolutely love the carving you did in stone. I appreciate the sacred geometry and the simplicity. I don’t see the fact that other elements are missing as problematic. I am fully aware that this piece references the original and those elements that appear to be missing remain due to the existence of the original. What I love about the stone piece is how you arranged the hands in the form of an equal lateral triangle with the chalice in the center.
What I also bring to this is the information given me by one of my instructors in iconography. On the original Rublev there is what appears to be a slot on the table. The theory is that when the icon was created it contained a small mirror in that slot. This was intended to transport the viewer in the material plane into awareness that they were invited into the life of the Blessed Trinity; the onlooker was invited to contemplate the Beatific Vision both in its nearness transpiring within their human heart and to come when all creatures saved and transformed by grace will participate in the Divine Life of the Trinity for Eternity.
The chalice is central bidding me take and drink of this Divine Life, here, now. There is a rich immediacy to this invitation and nothing else to distract or focus on. Your execution in stone is precisely and immediately Eucharistic. It both stand on its own while it recalls volumes based on its parentage.
Exquisite work!
I wish I had a reserve from which I could purchase this but I will pray it comes to one who will properly appreciate it.
Thank you for your very kind comment here! I had no idea that there was a theory of the mirror being placed in the slot, I had heard of it being a slot to place relics. Very remarkable
Thank you for sharing the video! I have this icon and forgot the beautiful story it tells.
God, is in your work. He is working through you to speak to us, in the language of artistic beauty. Never stop listening, for the world needs Gods servants of art more than ever. I dream of owning the first piece shown, on my way to your site now. God Bless your Devine work. 🙏👏🙏
Beatiful!!