Timothy Schmalz

Timothy Schmalz
Tim Schmalz with Sheltering Sculpture at Depaul USA in Macon, Georgia
Born1969 (age 54–55)
Elmira, Ontario, Canada
Notable workHomeless Jesus Angels Unawares Let the Oppressed Go Free
Websitetimothypaulschmalz.com

Timothy Paul Schmalz (born 1969) is a Canadian sculptor from St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada.[1] Cast editions of his life-sized sculptures have been installed in major cities in front of some of the most historically significant Christian sites in the world, including Capernaum, the Vatican and Fatima. In recent years, he has worked directly with the Vatican to create several sculptures that highlight spiritual concerns in our modern day.[2]

Schmalz is best known for his Homeless Jesus that he created in reaction to the many homeless living on the streets.[3][4] Schmalz conceives his sculptures with keen devotion to Catholicism and gives his time to each piece, sometimes taking as much as 10 years[5] forming the idea and sculpting it. Some of his works are created in series and others are single pieces. Installments of his work have brought his visual message across the globe with Homeless Jesus having been displayed in many places including St. Peter's Basilica.[6]

When I was a Stranger, designed by Schmalz
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  4. ^ Sufrin, Jon (23 October 2015). "'Homeless Jesus' sculptor Timothy Schmalz on controversy and compassion". CBC. CBC Arts. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Toronto Anglican parish welcomes Schmalz's latest Christ sculpture". Catholicregister.org. Archived from the original on 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2016-11-29.
  6. ^ Donovan Vincent (2016-04-01). "Ontario artist's Homeless Jesus installed at Vatican | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2016-11-29.