the sword of michael

2021 | Wood/Cardboard/LED Lighting | 18”x4’

The Sword of Michael is said to be a powerful weapon wielded by St. Michael the Archangel, the warrior of heaven destined to kill the Devil himself. This installation piece acts as a commentary of the consumerism of Catholicism, showcasing a relic of religion that is often sold to the public as an idea of something grand and divine. The cardboard construction depicts the mass marketed nature of religion, and how brittle the promises of faith are beyond the initial assurance of hope.