





"In 1999, some IT professionals petitioned Pope John Paul II to designate a patron saint for them and their profession, proposing St. Isidore of Seville (560-636, a long life) because Isidore had codified all then-available knowledge into a system (a primitive encyclopedia, a database) that would make it possible for others to locate that learning. Isidore not only possessed towering erudition (his "Etymologies," just one of his many works, comprises twenty volumes that cover thousands of subjects) but also rigorously investigated reality himself, studying plants, animals, rocks, road-building, metals, architecture, the heavens..., coming to understand that each thing and creature has meaning and is part of a spiritual and physical “worldwide web of things.” In creating this system, Isidore was one of the scholars who saved classical learning and passed it along to the future. Beyond all this, Isidore was the archbishop of Seville for nearly thirty years, working tirelessly to help his parishioners. In short, Isidore had not only immense learning and technical acumen but a big heart and spirit. In this statue, Isidore is depicted laboring at his great work, a cat (from the 'Etymologies': 'Some say its name is cattus, from capture; others that it is cattat [sees] because it sees so sharply that it overcomes darkness') keeping watch as the saint compiles his great web of knowledge." I designed and carved the original of this sculpture, made a mold, and then cast the pieces in modified gypsum. Once the pieces set, we paint them by hand and then varnish them. The pieces can stand or hang and come with a brief history of Isidore affixed to the back of the statue and with a longer history that comes in the box and that states the text given above.
M**Z
Well crafted
Beautiful detail. My husband adored it & was so stoked his profession has a patron saint!
B**R
Outstanding Craftsmanship! Gorgeous!
I wasn’t sure what to expect upon ordering this statue. I really wanted to start venerating my confirmation saint because he has helped me through a lot. This is honestly an absolutely gorgeous piece of art! Highly recommend any piece by this artist, you won’t be disappointed. Mine is proudly displayed in my living room! Thank you, and you will certainly receive my business again!
W**S
Beautiful Desk Companion
I’m a software developer and I placed this statue on my desk to inspire me while I work. Love it!
G**A
Perfect Confirmation Gift
We bought this for our son's confirmation and couldn't be more pleased. The workmanship is apparent and there were written details included about the saint as well as how the statue was made. Love that it's made in the US. We also were happy to find St. Isidore of Seville, not one of the more well-known saint. Very, very happy with this purchase, and our son loved it to.
A**R
Great Gift
It was great gift for my Grandson who chose him as his Saint for Conformation
L**N
Confirmation gift
This is a gift for my grandson. I think it’s wonderful.
E**1
Beautiful work of art!
Beautiful and inspiring sculpture! A work of art! Unfortunately I had an issue with my first order, there was a blemish on the sculpture. I contacted the seller and he was very considerate and caring, and he was able to send me a replacement before Christmas!! 5 stars service! I’m sure my son will love and cherish it!
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