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Artist Wrestles with God in Final Sculpture
3 Apr
Summary
- Artist James Grashow created 'The Cathedral' wood sculpture.
- The sculpture depicts Jesus carrying the church with demons at his feet.
- Grashow died in September at 83, after completing the film.
The documentary "Jimmy & the Demons" chronicles artist James Grashow's creation of "The Cathedral," a significant wood sculpture. This piece depicts Jesus carrying a church, symbolizing the weight of faith, with demons at his feet representing mortality and darker contemplations.
Grashow, known for his whimsical sculptures and woodcuts, including artwork for Jethro Tull, saw "The Cathedral" as a profound, philosophical undertaking. He often spoke of wrestling with life's big questions, finding deep personal meaning in his Jewish heritage.
The film captures Grashow's artistic process over several years, weaving in elements of his long career and his over 50-year marriage to Lesley Grashow. He expressed a deep desire to complete his "grand finale" before his passing.
"Jimmy & the Demons" premiered at the Tribeca Festival last June. James Grashow passed away in September at the age of 83, leaving behind "The Cathedral" as a testament to his impish, openhearted, and dark artistic vision.
