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I am devoted to creating artwork that glorifies Christ.  The reason for this devotion, apart from my Christian beliefs, is that an artist needs an epic subject to create epic art.

I describe my sculptures as being visual prayers.  When I create a three dimensional sculpture in bronze I am quite aware that it will last longer than myself.  I realize I am between two things that are much more durable than myself: Christianity and bronze metal.  It is between these that I have developed a subtle appreciation for what Saint Francis meant by –instrument”.

It brings me happiness when my sculptures are installed outside; three dimensional bronze works of art are excellent advertisements for any Christian Church.  The best compliment these sculptures receive is to amaze and fascinate the most cynical youths of today.  If they think that the art is amazing, they will have to think that the message is as well; a •cool' sculpture outside a church may make them think that, likewise, something •cool' is to be found inside the church. My purpose is to give Christianity as much visual dignity as possible.  Christian sculptures are like visual sermons twenty-four hours a day.

When visiting the great Cathedrals and museums of Europe, one is given many messages of the Christian faith through the great works of art.  However, one message these great masterpieces convey to us in modern times is that the church was all important and glorious..... once, approximately five hundred years ago.  Unfortunately, this creates the impression that the themes represented are antiquated and should be viewed in a museum.  However, when original artwork is created today and placed in living spaces, the statement expressed is: –the church is all important and glorious....today!”

Saint Gregory the Great wrote that –art is for the illiterate”; the use of images was an extremely effective way to educate the general population.  Our contemporary culture is in the same state today, not because of illiteracy, but because people are too busy to read.  In this world of fast paced schedules and sound bites, Christian art creates –visual bites” that introduce needed spiritual truths in a universal language.

Christian sculpture acts for many as a gateway into the Gospels and the viewer's own spirituality.  After looking at an interesting piece of art the viewer is curious.  –Who is this man on a cross"  Why does he suffer"”  The more powerful the representation of the art, the more powerful the questions become.

Creating art that has the power to convert.  Creating sculpture that deepens our spirituality.   Attaining these two goals describes my purpose as an artist.

 

 

 

Christ & the Gospel

Adam & Eve

Breast Feeding Madonna

Bride and Groom

Homeless Jesus

I Knew You In The Womb

Joy To The World Nativity

One Flesh

Pets Are Blessed – St. Francis Blessing Pets

Pope Francis Wall Reliefs

Pope John Paul II

Precious From Cradle To Grave

Remembrance

Sacred Partnership

Theology of the Body Cross

A Warm Embrace

Body of Christ

Drawing Strength

Christ Washing Peter's Feet

Christ Washing Peter's Feet

Footprints

Be Not Afraid

Lest We Forget

Officer Needs Help

Saint Francis Praising God’s Creations

Saint John Vianney

Saint Vincent de Paul

Stylized Corpus

Tears Speak

Triumph

Woman at the Well

Young Pilgrims

Cross of Life

Whatsoever You Do


The Holy Family

A Quiet Moment - OK

Generations

Joy Of The Family

Love's Bond

Nativity

Tranquility

Standing Holy Family

 

Joseph

Father

St. Joseph the Worker

 

Mary

African American Madonna

Maternal Bond

Handmaid

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pieta

Pregnant Madonna

Warmth

Visitation

 

Saints & Luminaries

St. Frances Cabrini

St. Francis, Canticle...

St. Francis, His Brothers

St. Francis with Leper

St. Juan Diego

St. Jude

Kateri Tekakwitha

Mary Magdalen

Martyr of Charity

Pope John Paul II

St. Catherine of Siena

St. Thomas the Apostle

Little Flower

St. Veronica & Christ

St. Vincent de Paul - OK

Upon That Rock

One Body

 

Other Miniatures of Timothy P. Schmalz

Be Not Afraid - OK

The Guardian

Rebirth Millennium

Return of the Unborn

 

 

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