Beyond Forever

What is Beyond Forever? It is eternity.

The scriptures tell us there are two
diametrically opposed existences within
forever. This sculpture speaks to the
intense desire God has for us to be
reconciled and united as one family
journeying with Him through eternity -
Beyond Forever.

The Wall represents what we must
leave behind. What we must break
through: prejudice; bigotry; pride;
greed; idolatry. These deadly sins bind
us as individuals, countries, religions,
and ultimately as family. Sometimes
they are portrayed as freedoms, but in
fact, they enslave us. It is in the
realization of the fact we are all family
that we can see the defeat of terror and
darkness. Love of Family doesn't allow
violence. Upon this revelation we also
recognize the futility of our own efforts
to achieve this love. Only when we call
on God as redeemer can we witness the
Grace that comes from Him and
transforms what we call love to
something beyond our understanding,
something miraculous that forgives,
heals, and forges people together as
family.

The first proposed exchange of
"Beyond Forever" sculptures is
currently proposed for Saint
Petersburg, the spiritual and cultural
heart of modern Russia. At one time
perceived through the eyes of hatred,
Russia and the U.S. were mortal
enemies. Now by Gods Grace, we
create a symbol for the world of what
Grace can do between the awakened
children of God.

At the wide end opening of "Beyond
Forever" we see figures larger than life.
The negative openings left in the walls
are illuminated and water showers
through the space to symbolize that we
are soulful creatures, children of Light,
called through the water of Baptism. At
the far end we see infants as they, too,
crawl out toward each other and
together toward the cross, Crux Gloria.
"Crux Gloria”, Glorious Cross, is
illuminated from within its rectangular
box like construction. The hidden lights
radiate the figure of Christ each
evening. The figure of Christ shines
forth as a resurrected and guiding light
for us all. He, Christ, becomes the
Door to Forever. People will be
encouraged to have paving bricks laid
in the areas between the walls. The
bricks will bear their names as affirming
signatures. If sold, these bricks could
create funds to maintain the sculpture
perpetually.

We are currently looking for sponsoring
individuals and churches that would be
excited to spread this message of peace
Beyond Forever.

Archangel Arts Center is a non-profit
501(c)(3) ecumenical community art
center with local and national outreach
programs featuring Christian artists who
draw is The Archangel Arts Center is a
501(c)(3) Corporation. The
Corporation is a non-stock corporation
and is organized and shall be operated
exclusively for charitable and religious
purposes. More specifically, but not
limited to, it shall engage in activities of
artists demonstrating and celebrating
their faith in the Judeo-Christian
traditions.