Art in Crossroads at St. Peter’s
One of the ways we tell our story as God’s people here in Freehold is through the artwork displayed throughout Crossroads at St. Peter’s. This art represents many different expressions of faith by a variety of artists. We hope that those who visit and minister in our spaces will witness the beauty and diversity of lives of faith.
Crossroads Foyer
The artwork in the Crossroads foyer is an original work, commissioned for the space in 2023.
For All Who Proclaim the Gospel, and All Who Seek the Truth, by T. Jutsum “Just Sun,” 2023.
From the artist: “I want the imagery to be instantly recognizable, but the symbolism to be thought-provoking. I want this work to function as belonging to a space, but not of that space. I want this work to be refreshing when the viewer only has the time to walk past it casually, but also dense enough that one can sit with it and get lost in the detail of the brushwork.”
Crossroads Hallway (downstairs)
The downstairs hallway which leads to classroom and meeting space in Crossroads provides gallery space for a rotating slate of artists.
First Fruits, by Lauren Wright Pittman, 2021.
The front end of the hallway features a trio of works by Lauren Wright Pittman, from Sanctified Art. Each of these pieces connects in some way to our outreach connection to the Freehold community.
The Frances Perkins Room
The artwork in this room reflects the importance of hospitality, education, and social justice ministry at St. Peter’s. The room and artwork is given in loving memory of Charlotte Roy-Guido. In Jesus’ name, all are welcome here.
The two posters (left and center) are by John August Swanson (pictured above: A Piece of Good News and You are the Light - Psalm 23), whose art reflects his mother’s Mexican heritage of story-telling and his faith-based call to reflect our lives as “living parables from the Bible and history.” These works inspire and encourage us in our mission of reconciliation.
The image of Frances Perkins is from the perSISTERS series from artist Leda Black’s Female Power Project (September 2021). Frances Perkins served as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor, and worked to develop our Social Security system to protect workers and their families. She was also a devout Episcopalian, whose faith inspired a radical love of humanity and a desire to help people.