I took on the work of creating liturgical art for four reasons. First, to test whether I could find power in Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist traditions of iconography that reach back in time for thousands of years and infuse them with a fresh vision. Second, to test my abilities as a craftsman against historical standards. Third, I wanted to actively collaborate with the architects, clergy, and laity to create images suited to each faith community. Fourth, I wanted to practice making images of an unmistakably spiritual purpose.
Catholic Imagery
Sacred Heart, Holy Childhood of Jesus 1997
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Polychrome Basswood, 72”
Bishop Bagara
Polychrome Basswood, 60”
St. Francis
Polychrome Basswood, 60”
Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, Holy Trinity 2005
Highland, Michigan
Basswood, Gold-plated Brass, & Glass, 15’
St. Michael
Basswood, 60”
Tabernacle
Gold-plated Brass & Glass, 30”
St. Mary
Basswood, 60”
Our Lady of Mercy, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1999
Saginaw, Michigan
Butternut, Life-size
Crucifix, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 2003
Dexter, Michigan
Cast Resin, Life Size
Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital 1998
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cherry , Life-size
Feed the Hungry
Shelter the Homeless
Clothe the Naked
Processional Cross, St. Stephen Church 2010
Saginaw, Michigan
Butternut, Purpleheart & Oak, 28”
Tree of Judah and Tree of Jesus, St. Mary Magdalene 2002
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stained Basswood, 42’
Crucifix, Holy trinity 2008
Saginaw, Michigan
Cast Resin, Life-size
Crucifix, St. Cyril and Methodius Chapel
Orchard Lake, Michigan
Stained Basswood, Life-size
St. Anne, St. Mary, and the Christ Child, 2016
Detroit Archdiocese Chencellory
Cast Resin, 8’ 6”
St. Anne, St. Mary, and the Christ Child, Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Cast Resin, 8’ 6”
Christ in Glory, GMMC Hospital Chapel 2005
Gilbert, Arizona
Basswood & Cherry, Half Life-size
Crucifix, Our Lady of Good Counsel 2001
Plymouth, Michigan
Cherry, Life Size
The Holy Family ~ First Parting, All Saints Catholic Church 2009
Rossford, Ohio
Butternut & Walnut, 66”
Processional Crucifix
Basswood & Walnut, 34”
St. Mary Thomas a Becket, 1982
Reclaimed Oak, 58”
St. Thomas a Becket, 1982
Reclaimed Oak, 58”
Stations of the Cross, St. Thomas a Becket 1981
Canton, Michigan
Basswood, 12”
Station 1
Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Station 11
Station 12
Station 13
Station 14
Stations of the Cross, Holy Trinity 2002
Saginaw, Michigan
Red Oak, 24”
Station 1
Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Station 11
Station 12
Station 13
Station 14
Stations of the Cross, St. Joseph’s
Dexter, Michigan
Bronze, 28”
Station 1
Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Station 11
Station 12
Station 13
Station 14
Orthodox Imagery
Byzantine Peacock, 1984
Private Collection
Basswood, 15”
Byzantine Dove, 1984
Artist’s Collection
Basswood, 20”
Hospitality of Abraham, 1984
Private Collection
Basswood, 25”
Our Lady of Vladimir, 1984
Private Collection
Basswood, 23”
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Icon, Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church 1998
Perryville, Connecticut
Teak, Mahogany & Gold Leaf, Life Size
St. John the Baptist, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 1996
Ann Arbor, Michigan
African Mahogany, 16”
Icon Screen, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 1995
Troy, Michigan
Stained Basswood, Marble & Brass, 11’
St. Nicholas Donor Icon, 2014
Gilt Basswood, 66”
St. Luke Donor Icon, 2017
Gilt Basswood, 66”
Icon Screen, St. Clement Ohridski 1981
Dearborn, Michigan
Stained Basswood, 32’
Icon Screen Panel, 1981
Stained Basswood, 26”
Icon Screen Panel, 1981
Stained Basswood, 26”
Royal Doors, 1985
Gilt Mahogany, 60”
Bishop’s Throne, 1988
Walnut, 96”
Icon Stand, 1987
Walnut, 42”
Ceremonial Table, 1985
Walnut, 30”
Pulpit, 1986
Walnut, 40”
Kouvouklion, 1997
Walnut, 6’
Byzantine Crucifix
Private Collection
Basswood, 18”
Icon Screen, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2010
Lansing, Michigan
Oak, Brass & Stained Basswood, 12’
Pulpit
Oak, 50”
Royal Doors
Oak, Brass & Stained Basswood, 60”
Ceremonial Table
Oak & Stained Basswood, 40”
Portable Icon Screen, Copely Crypt Chapel 2020
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Oak, 7’ 8”
Buddhist Imagery
Buddha of Compassion, Zen Buddhist Temple 2016
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sugar Maple Tree
Temple Doors, 2019
Mahogany, 70”
Jewish Imagery
Israel Tree of Life, Beth Israel Congregation 1999
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Oak, 4’ 4”
Protestant Imagery
Good Shepherd, St. Christopher Episcopal Church 1998
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Butternut, 28”
Genisis, First Presbyterian 1987
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Butternut, 42”
Washington National Cathedral Angels, 1998
English Oak, 15”
Tree of Life, Covenant Medical Center Harrison 2017
Saginaw, Michigan
Oak & Purple Heart, 50"