O Cruceiro Explained

O Cruceiro
Other Language 1:Spanish
Other Title 1:El Crucerios de la Universitad
Medium:Granite sculpture
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Portland, Oregon, United States
Coordinates:45.5724°N -122.7266°W
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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]

Description

The granite sculpture measures approximately 14feet x 20inches x 16inches, with a self-base measuring approximately 18inches x 20inches x 20inches. The concrete base is approximately 4.5inches x 49inches x 49inches.[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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O Cruceiro, (sculpture). . . August 5, 2018 . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180806055123/https://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!323333~!0#focus . live .
  2. Web site: University Chapel . . August 5, 2018 . September 29, 2016 . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180806024713/https://sites.up.edu/museum/university-chapel/ . live .
  3. Web site: In Memory: Dr. Manuel "Manny" Macias, March 25, 1929 – March 19, 2016 . University of Portland . August 5, 2018 . April 7, 2016 . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180806054705/https://sites.up.edu/museum/in-memory-dr-manuel-manny-macias-march-25-1929-march-19-2016/ . live .
  4. Web site: O Cruceiro, installed in 1986 and renovated in 2013 . University of Portland . August 5, 2018 . September 21, 2016 . August 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180806054703/https://sites.up.edu/museum/olympus-digital-camera-2/ . live .