Dogwood

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image features a minimalistic diagram of a flower with five petals, each outlined in a simple black line, surrounding a cluster of similarly sketched lowercase letters “d” and “p” arranged in a spiral at the center, against a plain white background, creating a visually intriguing piece.

The image features a minimalistic diagram of a flower with five petals, each outlined in a simple black line, surrounding a cluster of similarly sketched lowercase letters “d” and “p” arranged in a spiral at the center, against a plain white background, creating a visually intriguing piece.

Name/Title

Dogwood

Entry/Object ID

2002.5.10

Description

Calligraphic black letters against a white background to form the shape of a dogwood flower.

Type of Print

Screenprint

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, Text, Design/Pattern/Shape, Plants and Nature

Made/Created

Artist

Mary Ellen Solt

Date made

1966

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

32 in

Width

21 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

42 in

Width

30-3/4 in

General Notes

Note

Expanded Wall Label: According to legend the dogwood once grew as tall and strong as the oak. So to its great discgrace it was chosen as the tree most suitable for the cross. Christ, though, pitied the tree in its shame and sorrow and performed the miracle of the dogwood. Henceforth, ht would grow short and crooked so that never again could it be used to such ignominious purpose. Each spring it would bear white flowers of four petals in the shape of the cross with the crown of thorns at the center. And the tip of each petal would be notched and stained in memory of the nails and blood.