St. Paul, (sculpture).

St. Paul, (sculpture).

Bobis, Cesaer, sculptor.

St. Paul, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze, scrap metal, branches, found objects including rope, stone, gears; Base: stainless steel.

Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 26 in. x 24 in.; Base: approx. 36 x 18 x 14 in.

Full-length abstract figure of St. Paul. He holds a sword with both hands at waist level; the tip of the sword points down. His robes, near the bottom, are a construction of rope, stone, gears and branches. His face is lifted up and his mouth open in anguish. The top of his head is split. The bronze sculpture stands on a stainless steel support.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Paul

Religion -- New Testament -- Acts

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Valparaiso

Administered by St. Paul Catholic Church, Rectory, 452 West Chicago Street, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

Located St. Paul Church, Harrison Boulevard, Valparaiso, Indiana

Nearby plaque: "St. Paul. In memory of Mary E. Deegan, 1881-1967, like Paul - a devoted teacher." IAS files contain copy of related artist's statement.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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