Desert Christ Park was dedicated on Easter Sunday 1951. These remarkable works of steel-reinforced concrete were the vision and creation of the gifted artist-sculptor Frank Antone Martin as a benchmark for peace. Between 1951 and 1961, Martin completed over 50 works, including the three-story, 125 ton facade depicting the last supper. Martin passed away in December 1961 at the age of 74.
Walking around in this park is both eerie and fascinating. The desert setting with the Joshua Trees all around is surreal. I would like to return sometime at sunset when the shadows are long for some really dramatic photos. Hope you are enjoying your Easter Sunday.
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| Not sure if this little chapel is part of Christ Park or owned by the church next door... |
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I sure don't remember this place from my days selling at the Drive-in flea market in Yucca Valley.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to visit. Those sculptures are very striking against the lovely blue sky!!!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are beautiful! The Lord's Supper is especially great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures.
What a wonderful place to see... many thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeletelovely images.
What a wonderful place... many thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic images.
quite an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteThese are so stunning against the desert backdrop. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteWell, gosh~ Once again you've found a place that I'm going to have to visit! Great photos and I love your new header!
ReplyDelete~~~Cheryl Ann~~
Desert art is always pretty amazing and these pieces are fascinating. Great shots! I don't know if they're still there, but outside of Death Valley is an old ghost town, Rhyolite, with a series of amazing shrouds that create an illusion of people - standing as a group, riding a bicycle. It's an interesting spot if you ever get that far north and east.
ReplyDeleteGreat Easter post! I have never heard of this place. Thanks for sharing this...I will have to check it out if ever I am in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely amazing place. Thank you for sharing- Don't get to the desert as often as I used to, but promise, you have now added ANOTHER spot to seek out on my next trip.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord's Supper is a fascinating piece, with the open window in the background. It is open..isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great works of art! I have not heard of this place. My friend frequents JTNP, and I should mention this to him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info.
WOW! what wonderful shots.. Your right they would look fabulous at sunset!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to have visited this place.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are gorgeous, Thanks for sharing it at the Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Photo Challenge.
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WoW what an interesting place. the white statues against that gorgeous blue sky is a sight to see. you captured these beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteThese are quite lovely very stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is really quite impressive! Reminds me of Rome with all of the statues!
ReplyDeleteFabulous... I've never seen anything like it! Thank you, for sharing on 'Weekly Top Shot.' :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place!
ReplyDeleteit is amazing what people can do. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, colours and striking images. Looks a really interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for your comments on my blog regarding this park. I was interested to note you felt the place was eerie, too! Love you shot of the last supper. I couldn't get that one as the sun was already behind it.
ReplyDeleteamazing photos of an amazing place and i to would like to see this at dusk. i love the little chapel. found you by your comment on Barbs magical adventure blog.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to take all the pics you want! If you or anyone else would like to help clean up , let me know. ilovercforever1 at gmail dot com. DCP runs off of small donations and public help to maintain the park. My wife's family has been maintaining, the best we can, the park for many years and would appreciate the help. Thanks and spread the love. Everyone is welcome at this park.
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