ArtPrize's Safe, Non-provocative Christian Art Winner

CHRISTIAN CENTURY
by Amy Frykholm

"Crucifixion" by Mia Tavonatti

MICHIGAN - Mia Tavonatti's Crucifixion, a work of stained glass mosaic, is the winner of this year's ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Decided by popular vote, the award comes with the largest single cash award for a work of art--$250,000.  This is ArtPrize's third year, and there were more than 1,500 entries in 164 venues. Viewers vote, and then vote again for one of the top ten vote getters. This year, however, the award has caused an uproar. On the one hand, critics complained about the aesthetics of the winning piece. One called Crucifixion "Tim McGraw wearing a wig on a cross."  [link]