Stones of Faith, (sculpture).

Stones of Faith, (sculpture).

Coghlan, Reginald, sculptor.

Coghlan, Amelia, d. 2014, sculptor.

Stones of Faith, (sculpture).

Sculpture: hammered copper with bronze coating, and brass; Base: concrete and brick.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 1 3/4 ft. x 10 in.; Base: approx. W. 6 ft.

A sculpture in the middle of a circular fountain pool. The overall form resembles two stones made out of metal, a tall rectangular stone standing upright with a smaller stone placed on top. In relief on the surface of the sculpture is a symbolic depiction of the creation story. Around the base are water and fish, to symbolize that the earth was first covered by water and that God created fish. Fish are also an ancient sign of the Christian movement. Around the fountain are Dogwood blooms, a central symbol in the legend of the making of the cross. On the front of the fountain are three symbols: a sun, symbolizing the life-giving radiance and warmth God gave in the creation; a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit which descended on Christ during his baptism; and a cross, symbolizing the Crucifixion. Other Christian symbols on the sculpture are wheat and grapes, symbolizing the bread and wine of the Holy Sacrament; and a butterfly symbolizing the Resurrection. Around the bottom of the small upper stone shape are grape leaves that direct the flow of the water over the face of fountain.

Religion -- Old Testament -- Genesis

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Allegory -- Religion -- Salvation

Emblem -- Cross

Animal -- Insect -- Butterfly

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Covington

Christ Episcopal Church, 120 North Hampshire & 21st. Street, Covington, Louisiana 70434

IAS files contain a copy of a church bulletin which describes the sculpture and includes an artist's drawing of the piece. The fountain and associated gardens and patios were unveiled as part of the 125th anniversary of the church.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana, New Orleans survey, 1993.

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