O Cruceiro, also known as El Crucerios de la Universitad,[1] is an outdoor granite sculpture installed on the University of Portland campus in Portland, Oregon, United States.[2] It was designed by Marvin Swartz and sculpted by Eldimiro Fernandez Justo,[1] having been commissioned by Dr. Manuel "Manny" Jato Macias in 1984 in memory of his parents and brother.[3] The sculpture was dedicated on April 30, 1986,[1] and renovated in 2013.[4]
| O Cruceiro | |
|---|---|
| Spanish: El Crucerios de la Universitad | |
 The sculpture in 2018 | |
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| Artist |
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| Year | 1986 |
| Medium | Granite sculpture |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| 45°34′20.5″N 122°43′35.7″W / 45.572361°N 122.726583°W | |
Description
editThe granite sculpture measures approximately 14 feet (4.3 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m) x 16 inches (0.41 m), with a self-base measuring approximately 18 inches (0.46 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m) x 20 inches (0.51 m). The concrete base is approximately 4.5 inches (0.11 m) x 49 inches (1.2 m) x 49 inches (1.2 m).[1]
An inscription on the base's plaque reads: "O CRUCEIRO / This Cruceiro is from Galicia in Northwestern / Spain. Cruceiros are found at crossroads, plazas / and Church yards. They remind one of the Christian / Faith, encourage meditation and elicit prayers. / The figures are the Crucified Christ, Virgen del / Carmen and Santiago de Compostela (St. James). / Presented to the University of Portland in memory of: / Diego Macias (Suarez) 1884–1964 / Maria Jato Macias 1900–1961 / Salvador Jato Macias 1923–1956 / By Manuel Jato Macias."[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e "O Cruceiro, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "University Chapel". University of Portland. September 29, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "In Memory: Dr. Manuel "Manny" Macias, March 25, 1929 – March 19, 2016". University of Portland. April 7, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "O Cruceiro, installed in 1986 and renovated in 2013". University of Portland. September 21, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.