(click images for larger view)
Final Model, 2005, 25" tall
paper, foam core, (1/2" = 1'-0")
Installed Cross, 03/16/2006
29'-10'-3', mild & stainless steel
Lake Forest Community Church...
The challenge to re-conceptualize the most recognized symbol in modern western culture and have the result fit the
spiritual demographic of the congregation whom it represents is not a light challenge.  I never could have imagined how
fun it would be.  The direct involvement, excitement and professionalism of the design committee were a joy to work with.
 It is really cool to have so many folks identify with and care about a piece of public art...so often we relegate the symbols
and abstractions around us to the backdrop of familiarity.
all artwork designed and fabricated by Laird Lanier - copyright 1990-2007