Ascension of the Beggar is a depiction of the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in the book of Luke. It has been one of the most complex and challenging terra cotta pieces I have created. It is also a sculpture that I thoroughly loved creating and I was very excited when it was finished.
Also shown in the above slide show is the sketch I did before starting the full piece. I was looking to do a biblical theme, but not sure what. When I started pushing the clay around I saw a man carrying another man. Then I thought, that must be the angel carrying the beggar to heaven! It is interesting how close the final 47 inch piece (which took 4+ months to complete) is to the 7 inch sketch that took me all of 5 minutes to sculpt.
Year completed: 2012
Material: terra cotta
Dimensions: 47 inches high
Availability: limited edition of 18, available in bronze for $18000
The human form is my subject and I use it to present my thoughts, my dreams. Themes that I like are anything that enobles man and messages that bring hope, or a renewal and an appreciation of life itself.
One of my dreams is to travel the world, sculpting all different cultures in their natural surroundings capturing the uniqueness and beauty of the human form.
I have created many sculptures and hope to create many, many more.