Altar Boys |
Mea Culpa (30" x 12" x 14") |
Mea Culpa (back view) |
Mea Culpa (close up) |
| Mea Culpa is Latin for "through my fault." It is part of Catholic Mass. It is said by the priest and the congregation together, in atonement for their sins. With my piece the young alter boy is looking for forgiveness for something that has happened to him, that he knows is wrong. Perhaps he blames himself for the abuse inflicted on him, as is common with young children. He wears a bishop's hat. It symbolizes the real sinners. |
Penance (21.5" x 11" x 9.5") |
Penance
Here the alter boy is giving his version of penance. Though defecating into the bishop's hat may be a sin, it pales in comparison to the mortal sins he has endured. This act of contrition empowers the child. |
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