Fred’s Journey
Frankfurt Germany
The Main River flowed with lordly indifference past the rubble of this ancient imperial center of the Holy Roman Empire and the Cathedral where some of its emperors had been crowned. Again, a great structure of the Middle Ages stood tall against the fallen building of later centuries. The Cathedral sacristan asked me if I would like to see the scalp of St. Bartholomew and pulled out a drawer for me to see. If such it was, I can only tell you that he had a good head of yellowish-grayish hair.
Artist’s Statement
- Misty Gamble
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I was immediately drawn to the image of Saint Bartholomew. Bartholomew is the patron saint of those who live near waterways, and Frankfurt Cathedral, like most cathedrals, was built next to a river. During the war, the patron saint protected the church—which still stands today—just as the church safeguards the relics of the saint.
In this piece, Saint Bartholomew is also the protector of the shards. He is depicted opening his robe to reveal them to us.
Artist Information
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Misty Gamble
Specifications
Number of shards: 3
Dimensions: 17″ × 25″ × 7″
Medium: glazed ceramic stoneware
