Fourth Wall Murals

December 26, 2010

Waking Earth Charitable Trust has begun preliminary discussions with St. Edward’s Parish in the creation of a mural in an anti-chamber adjacent to the sanctuary. While not final, art depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe is being scoped.   The creation of the art will be by Patrick Sheehan and will be the second of installments by the artist.  The first being a glass etching entitled “The Resurrection and the Light” designed by the artist and produced by Lisa Hellerich and Jim Steinbock from Art Glass with Finesse.

On December 11th, I had the honor of previewing “The Annunciation” at St. Gabriel Parish.  Over 100 wonderful souls braved the cold and freezing rain to spend the evening viewing the art and to a participate in a discussion around its inception and production.

I am constantly amazed at how each person that looks at a piece of art can see something completely different from someone else.  People will view it from as far back as possible, to take it all in, or as as close as they can get, hands touching the art.  It’s inspiring and moving to witness.

Whether child or adult, the perception of the images will vary as the person in the imagining.  I look forward to the next viewing and to hear and see the reaction to the art.

Gabriel gave Mary a choice.   She said yes.  I am so glad she did or this mural would not exist.

The annunciation story is a foundational part of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Louisville KY. This scene, and the many events that unfolded from it, is being painted in a space 16 feet high by 21 feet wide. The mural is visible from Hudson Lane and will be a welcoming view for many who visit the parish. The area is being transformed into a space for everyone to further develop their education and faith. The mural is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2011. Read More

For the Evolving World of Art

Waking Earth Charitable Trust provides funding for artists in the creation of their work through private donations.

Contributions to the trust are earmarked for the development and creation of projects approved by its board.

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Fourth Wall Murals is proud to be a part of the Waking Earth Charitable Trust. We are currently working on a piece for Bernheim Forest as well as mural for St. Gabriel Parish, both of Louisville KY. If you would like more information or to donate to either project, please contact us. Thank you.