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TOMAS J FERNANDEZ

ARTIST

Crux Gloria (Glorious Cross)

There are some pictures that are older and have a compromised resolution -
I appologise in advance. They are part of this group to show a history of Tomas' liturgical work.

This 33' high 17,000 pound cross resides in an area a little ways from the church which allows people a contempative place to pray without needing to check in. It also stands so it can be seen from a busy interstate highway, (Route 7), in Purcellville, VA St. Francis de Sales Church.

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE

"The essence of commissioned work, for
me, is meeting the artistic and design needs
of the community while prayerfully
petitioning the Lord for inspiration."

St. John's represented a wonderful
opportunity to assemble a coordinated set.
Light was designed to be an important part
thematically carrying the message through
all the work. The wood used was black
walnut and maple, which are indigenous to
the area.

The tabernacle was handled in a similar
manner as with the cross with not only the
glass and steel, but being lit from within.

Notice the soft curves on the presiding
chairs, this treatment is also part of the altar.

The baptismal font is placed at the front of
the church and in the corners of the triangle
the same blue glass is found. A three
element forged steel flame symbolically
burns under the acrylic bowl.

The music stand adjusts up and down, as
well as, having a tilting adjustment.

ST DAVID - EPISCOPAL

"The essence of commissioned work, for me,
is meeting the artistic and design needs of the
community while prayerfully petitioning the
Lord for inspiration."

St. David's carries with it's design, the use of
light. On the altar each of the three membered
legs are separated with spacers that allow light
to pass through as you walk from left to right.

A relic from England was set into the altar.
The ambo has a small electrical light the
illuminates the cross cut through it's center.

The credence table has hand forged hinges
and door pulls. As in all the set black walnut
is used, even with the staff of the
processional cross.

The stained glass window was a memorial for
one of the founding members of the parish,
Vinton Pickens. The Pastor then, Stephen
McWhorter, requested the theme of the
window be Isaiah 55 - Come to the Water.
The window measure 7' x 16'.

Peace Lutheran community placed this bronze cross outside its main entrance and next to their columbarium. It features a forged bonze cross that has a wood like patina, lights that leak an illumination to the edges of the cross, forged grape vines, and a dove nestled in the branches. All these design elements were purposefully chosen to visually communicate the mission of the community. The cross was given as a memorial.

CHURCH GALLERY

The work of Tomas J Fernandez has appeared in Churches and religious institutions across the globe, even appearing in the private collection of the Archbishop of Canterbury.