Lovers of public art might have noticed that “Transformation” has gone missing from St. 
Benedict. Wallyhood last posted about the statue way back in 2011.
The statue was conspicuous in its absence. Now, only a black circle of dirt remains where the statue stood.
A quick email to St. Benedict revealed:
The statue “Transformation” was on loan from one of our parishioners. It stood on our property for almost 7 years and has been removed for cleanup and repair. Since it is not a piece that the church owns, we do not know if it will be returned or if the artist has chosen another place for it.
Now you know.
Speaking as a frequent pedestrian on that stretch of Wallingford, I hope it returns.
Our pastor says the disappearance of the ancient idols like this is a sign of the coming End Times. That’s why we need to buy our Spaghetti Dinner tickets early this year.
I’d find a new pastor 🙂
But we’ve already committed to tithing for a new lease on his 2016 Infiniti Q70L so he may better spread the Good Word around Wallingford and eastern Fremont. They have a statue of Lenin there and it’s very concerning to him.
I was always terrified of that statue. I first came upon it while walking past the rectory at night…I nearly jumped 10 feet. Ever since then it unsettled me.
I hope that they plant a nice tree instead.
I do hope it comes back. I thought it was a wonderful piece of art. I loved it’s fierceness, angels were never supposed to be sweet and meek. There’s a reason why Biblical writers often put the words “Be not afraid” when they show up. Whatever they are going to say, it’s going to upend your world. I thought was wonderful of St. Benedict’s to have this lovely piece, rather than a more traditional passive subject.