ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By
Gregory & Ernest Disney-Britton
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| Elijah Pierce's "Crucifixion Tableau" (n.d.) courtesy of Keny Gallery, Columbus, Ohio |
It's Palm Sunday, and after 34 days of Lenton fasting plus
COVID19 social distancing, we're fine. As we enter the next weeks of "
a lot of death," we remember Easter. We remember
Ohio's governor, who, in prophet-like zeal, works to keep people safe, including, our grandson, son, and Ernest's mother. And we remember Ohio folk artist
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), whose carvings are at their most potent during this Holy Week. Because Easter
will come after COVID19, "
Crucifixion Tableau" (n.d.) by Elijah Pierce is our art of the week.
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| Elijah Pierce
'Preaching Stick' (c.1950)
Carved and painted wood with rhinestones.
36 x 1 3/8 inches
Private Collection |
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| Elijah Pierce
'Sermon on the Mount' (1965)
Painted bas relief woodcarving.
15 3/4 x 15 inches
Contact gallery for price. |
