Doubting Thomas, Bronze, 22"x20"x32"Cody Joseph Swanson is a freelance sculpture who resides in Florence, Italy where he also has a private studio. Docy has recently completed nearly sixteen works for the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. These additions to the Cathedral where produced in collaboration with the acclaimed architect Duncan Stroik, under the patronage and guidance of Bishop Paul J. Swain. These works include pieces in marble, bronze, wood and plaster.
Currently the Archbishop in Florence, His Excellency Giuseppe Bettori, has bestowed upon Cody the tremendous honor to produce a thirteen foot sculpture depicting St. Emygdius for the Duomo of Foligno, which will be unveiled in the Fall of 2011.
Cody Swanson holds an M.A. in Liturgy, Sacred Art and Architecture from the European University in Rome with Pontifical recognition, and spent five consecutive years teaching sculpture with the renowned Florence Academy of Art where he also studied sculpture. During his time with the Florence Academy, Cody received various awards for his work including best in show in the annual ARC Salon competition. His numerous bronzes are featured in public and private spaces throughout the world including the Opus Dei oratories of Ljubljana Slovenia and Florence Italy, the famed Palazzo Arcivescovile of Florence Italy, and the Springville Museum of Art in Springville Utah.
As a privileged father, husband, sculpture and teacher, Cody Swanson hoped the fruit of his labor will give glory to God while reflecting His truth into the hearts of many.
Currently the Archbishop in Florence, His Excellency Giuseppe Bettori, has bestowed upon Cody the tremendous honor to produce a thirteen foot sculpture depicting St. Emygdius for the Duomo of Foligno, which will be unveiled in the Fall of 2011.
Cody Swanson holds an M.A. in Liturgy, Sacred Art and Architecture from the European University in Rome with Pontifical recognition, and spent five consecutive years teaching sculpture with the renowned Florence Academy of Art where he also studied sculpture. During his time with the Florence Academy, Cody received various awards for his work including best in show in the annual ARC Salon competition. His numerous bronzes are featured in public and private spaces throughout the world including the Opus Dei oratories of Ljubljana Slovenia and Florence Italy, the famed Palazzo Arcivescovile of Florence Italy, and the Springville Museum of Art in Springville Utah.
As a privileged father, husband, sculpture and teacher, Cody Swanson hoped the fruit of his labor will give glory to God while reflecting His truth into the hearts of many.
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