Joseph Cavalieri - New York Stained Glass

Title LA CROCIFISSIONE DI MOE
(The Crusifixion of Moe)

Medium    Vitreous enamel, layered
                stained glass, solder
               set in a wall hung light box

Size 23 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 2 inches
59 x 84.5 x 5 cm

Date 2010

Figures in this triptych refer to Hydra or Lernaean Hydra, a many headed monster in Greek mythology. Killing the Hydra proved to be quite a challenge, as more heads would grow back whenever one was cut off. Here, Moe Szyslak, proprietor of Moe’s Tavern, keeps his hunched over posture even though he is nailed to the cross. Caught in the crossfire between Rainier Wolfcastle (panel one) and Lunchlady Doris (panel three), Moe has no visible bullet wounds, only stream of blood. Cavalieri intentional makes Moe larger than Rainier and Doris, to mimic medieval images of Jesus, who was painted larger then the common townspeople because of his biblical importance.

Cavalieri is representing UrbanGlass at SOFA Chicago this November 5-7, 2010, where this panel will have it public debut.

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