I sent Karen Koons, my contact in Alabama, a jpeg of the prototype. This is her response to me:
It is perfect!
Jane (other staff) and I had tears in our eyes when we saw it. When you look at these pictures you can see why, too. Here are some samples of our consecration service of the new building. Make sure and also note the chairs as well as the red and green walls.Know that the altar will be in front at times and other times it will be vacant, but I think it is more than appropriate!
We love it!
Now, I have tears in my eyes!! Here are a some of the photos she sent me.
That red wall is where the commission piece will hang. Notice the lime green on the chairs.
Notice that lime green wall in the back – my kind of paint choice!!
My heart beats strong seeing these young people singing and knowing that they will be singing praises in front of my work in the future. This is such a wonderful gift that has been given to me.
Gerri…A perfect piece of praise! and the room was designed for the piece…..look forward to seeing the installation photos. ….Kristin Freeman
oh my God! Gerrie, talk about the spirit moving you! girl, you were in sync with this commission and it was your fate to do it! Congratulations!
congratulations, Gerrie. Making liturgical art is a special time and place where, when prayerfully done, the creativity of the artist and the cretivity of the Holy Spirit come together. It is such a wonderful feeling, and very uplifting, when this happens.
Congratulations, Gerrie! You created the perfect piece for that space….great job!
And guess what?!!! I received your gorgeous post card today!!!! Thank you so much!!! I love it!!!
Oh my goodness, that’s amazing! Anyone would think you’d been sitting in that room when you designed the quilt!