With so much local arts in the city, my favourites are two epics subjects: East Van Cross and Homeless Jesus. For me, they are powerful. The more powerful the representation of the art, the more powerful the questions become.
This 57-foot cross lights up after dark that seems to float. I love seeing this cross not because I grew up in East Vancouver when I resettled to Canada but it symbolizes the cross cultures, eclectic lifestyle and diversity of the Eastside, particularly the immigrant life. It was developed from a graffiti symbol way back in the 1940s. I took this photo riding the Skytrain on my way home.
The sleeping life-size sculpture curled up covered with a blanket too small for him that his feet were exposed and marked with two wounds as a depiction of Jesus Christ. From the street, it looks so real and can be mistaken for a real person. I took this photo with a woman keeping him company.
Creating art that has the power to convert. Creating sculpture that deepens our spirituality. Attaining these two goals describes my purpose as an artist. ~ Timothy Schmalz
These two installations were made by Canadian artists, Ken Lum and Timothy Schmalz. I choose them because they reflect my Christian beliefs.
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