Faithful to our Heirs, Grateful to our Ancestors: William Spoelhof 90th Birthday Memorial Banner

Textile

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image features a large golden spiral on a dark background, with the words "faithful to our heirs" written in bold black script across the spiral's center. At the bottom, within the swirl, the phrase "grateful to our ancestors."

The image features a large golden spiral on a dark background, with the words "faithful to our heirs" written in bold black script across the spiral's center. At the bottom, within the swirl, the phrase "grateful to our ancestors."

Name/Title

Faithful to our Heirs, Grateful to our Ancestors: William Spoelhof 90th Birthday Memorial Banner

Entry/Object ID

2006.4.1

Textile Type

Banner

Category

Calvin Faculty Artist, Alumni Artist, Vault, Text

Made/Created

Artist

Edgar G. Boevé

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

42 in

Width

20 in

Exhibitions

Loan - Boevé @ 2nd CRC Grand Haven: A Journey of Faith – August 21 – November 10, 2006
Permanent Collection - March 11 - May 20, 2019 Center Art Gallery
Fyfe/Campus Plan Exhibition - Center Art Gallery, August 22 - November 3, 2023

General Notes

Note

“Faithful to our Heirs, Grateful to our Ancestors” Expanded Wall Label: Grateful to our ancestors, faithful to our heirs: The design expressed the ever-expanding generations through time. The sun is central as the center of spiritual and intellectual wisdom. The Old Testament reference is Malachi 4:2: “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.” The New Testament reference is John 12:46: “I have come into the world as light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” The word “faithful” emanates from the sun as the source of spiritual and intellectual wisdom. The color purple is the color of royalty. I tis used to represent the children of the King. The gold color refers to our divine calling.