MARK by Tom Clark
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MARK by Tom Clark

"It is surprising to many that two of the four Gospel Writers were not included among the twelve disciples, chosen by Jesus to be his closest companions. Mark and Luke were members of the early Church, and they recorded the stories told to them by those disciples and other eyewitnesses. I plan to sculpt all of the disciples in a seated pose. Mark (also called John Mark) is standing, and his flowing robes are decorated with the lion, his traditional symbol, as seen in the "Christ in Glory" engraving from the Cathedral of Limoges. Both the pose and face were inspired by a painting by Albrecht Dnrer, a German artist best known for his "Praying Hands." Mark was a cousin of the apostle Barnabas, and his role was that of helper or associate, first for Barnabas and then in later years, for Paul. Their earlier differences were set aside, and in Second Timothy 4:11 Paul writes, "Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for I find him a useful assistant." The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four, and many scholars believe it is the earliest. There is an eyewitness feel to it - he used the word "immediately" frequently, and some think he tailored it for the Romans, an energetic people who admired success. The Bible on the statue is open to Mark 1:1-2 ("The beginning of the gospel..."), and I have used Mark's hand to underline the word "Christ," the focus of his life's work and writings."

Artist: Tom Clark
Release Date: July, 1996

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