The 14-foot sculpture, 33 A.D., blends traditional and contemporary styles to complement the architecture of the church while maintaining strong ties to classical portrayals of the crucifixion. The artwork is sized and placed in such a way that it has a complementary relationship with the windows behind it.
Designed to convey both death and resurrection, the figure of Christ hangs on the cross but still looks vibrant and powerful. The variety of materials in the piece include jelutong wood, gray steel, copper pipe and copper leaf, as well as German opalescent glass.
Conrad Schmitt Studios has also created contemporary stained glass windows for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
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