PAINTING PROJECT
“LET’S GET TO WORK”
by
MARTA DEL RIEITHER
Marta del Río has been commissioned to execute the mural paintings
of the Altar and the Central Nave of the Cathedral by Justo Gallego.
The power of hands is the guiding thread of the project and symbolizes
the material “realization” of the heart’s willpower.
It is a call to action.
The pictorial work will be endowed with great symbolism,
transmitting messages that are understandable to all audiences
thanks to its aesthetics and simple pictorial style with childlike and colorful lines in keeping with the constructive format that frames it.
The composition will be austere, free of all ornamentation.unnecessary ment.
In order to create a harmony of style and comprehensive thematic coherence,
andThe pictorial project will be complete on:
-Walls, arches and columns
-Pictorial surface extension
500 square meters.
LOCATION
CENTRAL SHIP
ALTAR
CENTRAL SHIP
Secular Images
On its sides the images that refer to it will be represented.
to solidarity, environmental awareness, unity, volunteering and the inner strength of faith in personal meditation
evoking an intimate contact with oneself and with God,
creator of Everything that
dwells in Everything
without being framed in any specific religion.
ALTAR
Religious Images
Justo Gallego was a Catholic Christian, therefore, this sacred space
is reserved for painting the most important scenes of Jesus.
SKETCHES
The architectural framework of
blank background
It will be painted and covered with coating techniques in
symbolic colors and pictorial images:
Burgundy red:
Representation of the human,
the earthly
(Metaphor of blood)
Indigo blue:
Representation of spiritual aspirations, the intangible
(Metaphor of heaven)
Champagne and golden highlights:
Representation of the Divine Grace of the aura.
(Metaphor of light)
Mandalas:
Representation of the universe, of fullness in balance
(Circle metaphor)
Passionflower Climber:
Representation of the Passion of Christ. (Metaphor of the flower)
Images:
Thematic representation
secular and religious
(Various metaphors)
The titles and messages that accompany the images
They will also do so under these in the Cathedral.
CENTRAL SHIP
LEFT SIDE
Images
Lay women
hands
of
MESSENGERS OF PEACE
MESSENGERS OF PEACE
Helping in need
since its founding by
Father Angel.
“Give what you can,
ask for what you need”
hands
of
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPONSIBILITY
Take care of the planet
as our common home.
"It's in your hands"
hands
of
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
Your dedication is priceless because
They give away the most valuable thing, their time.
“Participate and you will win”
CENTRAL SHIP
RIGHT BACK
Images
Lay women
hands
of
UNION
UNION
Intertwined in concord
despite the differences.
“United we are better”
hands
of
FAITH
FAITH
Without limits, like Justo Gallego's.
“Orient yours in
whatever you set your mind to”
hands
of
PRAYER
PRAYER
Connection with oneself.
“God is within you”
ALTAR
LEFT SIDE
Religious image
hands
of
BLESSING
BLESSING
Christ blesses the bread and wine
at the last supper.
Eucharistic act celebrated on the altars of Christian temples.
“Give thanks for the blessing of
the goods of your life”
ALTAR
LEFT SIDE
Religious image
hands
of
RESURRECTION
RESURRECTION
Risen Christ shows
the wounds on his hands
as proof of his death on the cross.
“Rise from your“ashes”
ALTAR
FRONTAL
Religious image
hands
of
MOTHER
MOTHER
The Virgin holds the child and
to the rose, symbol of purity.
“Unconditional mother’s love”
