The Old Rugged Cross
A classic hymn that pulls at the heart strings. This is a favorite and will go to my mom.
Inspired by guitar strings and sheet music the copper wires create a musical staff. The old rugged cross in the center is made from old poplar wood crafted by my husband.
The emblem of suffering and pain, the cross leads us to redemption and forgiveness and eternal ultimate love.
This is a mixed media project I’ve had in mind for months now. This is the first of what will be several renditions of the idea. It starts with a stretched canvas 10×13, painted in a light brown acrylic. Holes are drilled along either side. Then a strip of burlap is tacked on across the middle using guitar string holders.and guitar strings are placed across like a musical staff. I placed a hammered copper heart in the middle, under the strings. Above and below are dry rub transfers of a portion of sheet music from the 18th century song called Home Sweet Home. I covered the back of the canvas in burlap and will frame it in a copper frame.
4/9/17
