"Pieta", sculpture by Paul Fryer
1) What does this image mean historically?
This sculpture was created by London artist Paul Fryer and created quite a stir when it was revealed. Contemporary Christians tend to forget how utterly horrifying Christ's Crucifixion was, and this sculpture shocks us into remembering that violent fact by recreating Christ's murder in a modern light.
This sculpture was created by London artist Paul Fryer and created quite a stir when it was revealed. Contemporary Christians tend to forget how utterly horrifying Christ's Crucifixion was, and this sculpture shocks us into remembering that violent fact by recreating Christ's murder in a modern light.
2) What does this image mean to you? Why did you choose it?
I never thought about Christ's death in this way before. I choose it because it is very relevant to the times. The sculpture brings Christ into a new aspect for us "modern Christians" and reveals something that we seem to have forgotten or watered down.
3) Is the image true? Why or Why not?
3) Is the image true? Why or Why not?
Yes this piece of art is very true, it is realistic and very obviously gets it's message across. It is also interesting to note that Christ's wounds are still present, though they would not be needed for the electric chair. I think that fact keeps Christ in his original aspect while also shedding new light upon him.
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