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Chrysostomides, Stavros Alexander,
Emblem -- Cross
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- Christianity
Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Irmo
Sculpture
McGregor Cross, (sculpture).
Artist:
Chrysostomides, Stavros Alexander, 1923-2007, sculptor.
Title:
McGregor Cross, (sculpture).
Dates:
1990.
Medium:
Steel, painted.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 30 ft.
Inscription:
Dedicated to the Glory of God/1990 A. D./Stavros A. Chrysostomedes (sic)/Sculptor
Description:
A tall linear steel sculpture with a white epoxy coating. Composed of five pieces. A tall narrow central Celtic Cross, with an abstract sun on it, representing eternal love of God. Twelve rays from the center of this sun represents the twelve disciples. The four spires surrounding the cross represent the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). Attached to the spires fin-like protrusions symbolize the tongues of fire of the Holy Spirit.
Subject:
Emblem -- Cross
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- Christianity
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Irmo
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212
Located McGregor Presbyterian Church, Irmo, South Carolina
Remarks:
Cost of this sculpture was $12,500. IAS files contain a related pamphlet.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, South Carolina survey, 1994.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS SC000153
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