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Sculptures by Timothy P. Schmalz
For over 25 years, Timothy has been sculpting large scale sculptures. He is a figurative artist with his pieces installed worldwide. Some of his most reputed pieces are installed in historical churches in Rome and at the Vatican. Timothy describes his most important work as visual translations of the Bible. Although most of his work is based upon a spiritual theme, he also creates large, complex public sculptures in bronze. Some of these include monuments that honour veterans and firefighters. Timothy strives to create epic artwork that connects with viewers through design and details that not only touch the viewer on an emotional level, but also allow them to feel somewhat a ‘part’ of the piece.
When I Was Hungry & Thirsty
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Gospel of Matthew 25:40
Inspired by the Gospel of Matthew 25:40, this sculpture is a visual representation of Charity. It tells us that we need to see Christ in the poor and the hungry and that we should see our acts of kindness to them as kindness to Him. This bronze cast sculpture is mounted on the stone steps of Holy Trinity Heritage Park.
Schmalz was in Rome the weeks following the creation of the clay original and had learned the history of the Santo Spirito Hospital near the Vatican and the Bernini Bridge. One of the oldest hospitals in the world and was the first in Rome to start treating the sick and lame without payment. Timothy was moved to meet the administrator to show him the sculpture. It was meant to be – the administrator loved the work and wanted it placed on the steps of the entrance where it is still located today.
Other locations include Catholic Charities in Chicago, St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City, and Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church in Ottowa.
Fruit of Thy Womb
“And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” Gospel of Luke 1:39-45
An intimate and heart-warming sculpture of the Visitation. Elizabeth shown on her knees with her ear on Mary’s pregnant stomach and her hand on her own. This particular sculpture was selected as an homage to St. Elizabeth’s humble beginnings as a maternity home. Since then, services have grown tenfold with a maternity shelter still at the heart of the organization.
Dedicated in 2022, this sculpture marked the second piece created by Schmalz in Holy Trinity Heritage Park.
