COMPLETED PECTORAL CROSS
LOTUS
2008
The lotus seedling grows from the bottom of a pond sinking its roots deep into the mud, sending up a long stem through the murky water until it reaches through to the sunlight in a splendor of beauty. The lotus serves as a visual metaphor for the spiritual growth of the Christian who is to rise above the muck and sin reaching for the Light of the World. The lotus flower is historically associated with purity, redemption, rebirth, new life, and resurrection symbolism.