The Woman from Samaria detail
The Woman from Samaria
The Woman from Samaria depicts a passage from the gospel of John (4:1-15) telling the story of the woman at the well. A piece of her biography is inscribed in ancient Greek on the raised panel behind the lone figure. The woman balances a clay pot on her shoulder as she walks. She wears clothes to reveal her womanly figure that hint at her worldly reputation, leaving her disenfranchised from society. Through her story, she embodies the prejudices found in race, gender, and morality that run throughout generations. Water plays a vital role in her life physically and spiritually. Its symbolic meaning is referenced to by the empty jug she carries to retrieve water from the well.
The Woman from Samaria
Panels: Sacred Tree I & II
84” h x 90” w x 11” d (all 3 panels)
Bronze Life Size Figure in High Relief
Low Relief Side Panels, water feature
On either side of the woman hang waterfall panels. The water flows down the side panels and over the Greek letters that complete the full story from left to right. The physical presence of water reminds the viewer of the essential need of renewal for the body and the soul. Together the three panels draw the viewer in, allowing them to experience the story of the Woman at the Well first hand. It is up to the beholder to decide whether they leave with their pot empty or full.