The Crucifixion and Mary & Joseph

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View 1: Rip and The Crucifixion at The Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception, Wichita Kansas

View 2: The Crucifixion during installation
at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception

View 3: Rip with Mary & Joseph Monument
at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Crucifixion Monument

Background

Rip was awarded the commission of sculpting Mary & Joseph and The Crucifixion Scene by the Diocese of Wichita for installation in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Cathedral Arts Committee selected Rip after a nationwide search, based on his proven ability to capture and convey the spirit and essence of his subjects.

Approach

The concept that was developed with the Arts Committee was to show Joseph as a protector, a supporter, father-figure to Christ and husband of Mary. A pregnant Mary needed to be shown looking across the Cathedral to another alcove where The Crucifixion Scene was installed. Rip was instructed to make it appear that Mary was looking across time, knowing and accepting the fate of her unborn Child.

Results

The sculptures were completed on time and within budget. The Cathedral Arts Committee is overjoyed with the quality and beauty of the artwork; and are very pleased that Rip fulfilled their wishes.

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BRONZE ART REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

If you have a piece of art that is in need of re-patina or repair, our team is able to assist you. Firebird Bronze also offers a maintenance service contract to keep your outdoor art looking new at all times. We are able to protect it from further oxidation by providing re-waxing services in the Spring and Fall seasons.

Price : The price for repair and maintenance is $125 per hour.

LOST WAX CASTING

This 6,000 year-old method of production is loved by artists, jewelers, and machinists because it maintains even the smallest detail. Our team of talented artisans has hundreds of combined years experience in this field- no job is too small or too large.

Casting from 3D printed material is also an option, especially for one-of-a-kind works of art. Please visit the Firebird 3D page for more info.

Lost wax process

BRONZE ART CRATING AND PACKAGING

For bronze art crating and packging, our foundry offers a few different services:

We use sealed-air foam to secure your fragile shipments of art for small and medium-size bronzes.
For larger bronzes, we use specially built custom wood crates.

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BASES

Looking for a quality base for your artwork? We offer:

Walnut wood
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Standard sizes available to order.

EXAMPLES

Custom Walnut Base

Black Granite Base

MOLD MAKING

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Lasting, light-weight hard shells.
We guarantee our molds to 50 castings or up to 5 years
For more information about our mold making process, please visit the Lost Wax Process page.