Sacred art is true and beautiful when its form corresponds to its particular vocation: evoking and glorifying, in faith and adoration, the transcendent mystery of God — the surpassing invisible beauty of truth and the love made visible in Christ.

Catechism, #2502

More of Scott's work can be seen at his web site www.scottsullivanart.com.

Exodus

Exodus

20", terracotta, 2002

Ecce Homo

Ecce Homo

18", terracotta, 2004

Hannah Weeps In the Temple

Hannah Weeps in the Temple

16", glazed terracotta, 2004

Adam and Eve



16", terracotta, 2002

Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac



14", terracotta, 2002

Jacob Wrestles with an Angel

Faith invites us into the very life of the Triune God, but on that journey we wrestle with the contingencies of our human condition: doubt, fear, anxiety. Our wrestling always places us in a "win-win" situation, for God is a God of love and we are creatures created in and for divine love.



22", terracotta with patina, 2001

Moses Intercedes for the People



18", terracotta, 2001

Holy Family

This sculpture strives to capture the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child on their hurried flight from persecution. It draws us into the mystery of the Incarnation and into the poverty, courage, faith and humble obedience of the Holy Family.



18", terracotta, 2000

Abbot Benedict

"As we progress in this way of life and in faith we shall run on the path of God's commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love."

Prologue, Rule for Monasteries



15", stoneware, 1999

Saint Francis Receives the Stigmata

I strove to capture St. Francis' praise and adoration of Christ and his radical, humble openness before the Incarnation. His coarse and tattered garments recall the spirit of humility and poverty that marked his saintly life.



18", terracotta with patina, 2000

Biographical Note

The sculpture and pottery of Scott F. Sullivan cover a wide range, from functional objects of beauty to works devoted to religious themes. His ceramics have been featured in numerous exhibits and his commissioned works are found in private collections in the United States and abroad.

Working primarily in the medium of clay, Scott strives to give artistic expression to the truth and infinite beauty of God. In recent years his sculptural works have focused on themes and figures from Sacred Scripture.

Scott Sullivan studied at West Virginia University, graduating from the College of Fine Arts with a studio major in Ceramics. He has taught pottery in classes and workshops in the Washington area where he resides with his wife Jem.

Contact information:
Scott F. Sullivan
(301) 927-7075
paxsullivan@mac.com

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