Wrestling with the Resurrection

A member of the Ascension congregation has a major art installation as part of a significant

exhibition in downtown Toronto. Lynne McIlvride is one of 16 Canadian artists with works in a

contemporary “Stations of the Cross” exhibition. The project is called “Crossings”, and the art

installations follow the traditional “Stations of the Cross” - telling the story of Jesus’ crucifixion

and resurrection - the Easter story. “Crossings” is part of a series of exhibitions that have

taken place in previous years in London (England), Washington DC, New York City and

Amsterdam. This project was initiated by Imago, an organization with a focus on the

combination of faith and art. The exhibition is spread throughout downtown Toronto, with

outdoor installations at 16 different sites. This website gives more information and guidance:

www.crossingstoronto.com. The final work, representing The Resurrection, is by Lynne.

Here’s a picture of Lynne’s work, and her explanation of the work. The installations will be in

place until April 20.

Wrestling with the Resurrection

"I wanted to celebrate the resurrection of Christ as the joyous exclamation point at the end of

a difficult and sombre journey. I still want that. But in creating this piece, I also want to

honour the indigenous children who died victims of residential schools run by segments of

the Christian church. I am a Christian settler, haunted by their voices and wrestling with the

resurrection. Can this all come together in one piece of art? I’m not sure. In the light of the

long-ignored evils of the residential schools, looking at the 'Calls to Action' 59-61 especially;

can the cancer of colonialism be rooted out of the Christian body? Dare we hope? Dare we

celebrate? Can we join The Creator in hearing the cries of these children?"