Theological Origins
The Nazarene Cipher: An illustrated guide to Jesus, Judaism and the roots of Christianity.
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156" x 72"
Acrylic and mixed media on wood
(2003 - 2010)
I created the Nazarene Cipher over the course of 7 years. It stands 13 feet high and 6 feet wide and features 186 illustrated panels. It was constructed using a number of unique materials including wood, Paper Mache, sculpted clay, costume jewelry, glass, stone, metal, pearls, animal hide, and gold leaf. The work is dimensional and juxtaposes flat, painted surfaces with raised, sculptural elements. Created in three sections, each one is carved from maple wood and slot together to hang as a single piece on the wall. Each section has a series of 12 x 12 cm wooden panels. Each panel has been meticulously hand painted using various media. The entire piece weighs a little over 110 lbs.
The Nazarene Cipher is one of the most comprehensive and profoundly unusual explorations of the Christian religion. There is simply nothing quite like it in existence. If someone with absolutely no background in Christianity wanted to understand what Christians believe then it’s is a wonderful way to get started. For those with advanced knowledge it’s a fascinating deep-dive into Christian theology, symbolism, Judaism and Typology.
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The full version of the Nazarene Cipher, featuring all the images, text, videos and commentary is available through this website for a one-time payment of $25.
