PICTORIAL 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 of Justo Gallego.
The power of hands is the common thread and communicator of the project and symbolizes
the material “realization” of the willpower of the heart.
It is a call to action.
The painting will be imbued with great symbolism,
conveying messages that are understandable to all audiences
Thanks to its aesthetic and simple pictorial style of 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 painting project will be entirely about:
-Walls, arches and columns
-Pictorial surface extension
500 square meters.
LOCATION
MAIN HALL
ALTAR
MAIN HALL
Secular Images
The images that refer to it will be displayed on its sides.
to solidarity, environmental awareness, unity, volunteering, and the inner strength of faith in personal meditation
evoking an intimate connection with oneself and with God,
creator of Everything that
dwells in Everything
without being framed within any specific religion.
ALTAR
Religious Images
Justo Gallego was a Catholic Christian, therefore, this sacred space
It is reserved for painting the most important scenes of Jesus.
SKETCHES
The architectural framework of
white background
It will be painted and coated using coating techniques in
symbolic colors and pictorial images:
Burgundy red:
Representation of humanity,
the earthly
(Metaphor of blood)
Indigo blue:
Representation of spiritual aspirations, the intangible
(Metaphor of the sky)
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.
MAIN HALL
LEFT SIDE
Images
Laywomen
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
like our common home.
"It's in your hands"
hands
of
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
Their dedication is priceless because
They give away the most valuable thing: their time.
“Participate and you will win”
MAIN HALL
RIGHT SIDE
Images
Laywomen
hands
of
UNION
UNION
Intertwined in harmony
despite the differences.
“Together 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
Connecting 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 at the altars of Christian temples.
“Give thanks for the blessing of
the possessions of your life”
ALTAR
LEFT SIDE
Religious image
hands
of
RESURRECTION
RESURRECTION
The Risen Christ shows
the wounds on his hands
as proof of his death on the cross.
“Rise from your womb"the ashes"
ALTAR
FRONTAL
Religious image
hands
of
MOTHER
MOTHER
The Virgin Mary holds the child and
to the rose, symbol of purity.
“Unconditional motherly love”
