These new murals feature images of the Instruments of the Passion and surround the Crucifix, with adoring angels reverently holding the tools: the Column of Scourging, the Spear of Longinus, the Nails, the Whip, the Cup of Suffering, the Crown of Thorns.
Behind them is the vine from the Tree of Life, an early Christian symbol depicting the Church as a vine, bearing the seven Fruits of the Spirit.
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We are pleased to reveal two new works! Painted as part of the beautification of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona, these new works feature two poignant moments in the life of St. Joan of Arc: "The Passion of St. Joan of Arc" and "St. Joan of Arc on the Field of Battle."
Providing a compelling witness of the discipleship of St. Joan, these two works present in dynamic composition and subtle detail a call to all Christians to contemplation and definitive action.
See our Smaller Works page for more details. For prints and canvas reproductions, click on our Shop.
Phase III of our mural project for All Saints Catholic Newman Center at ASU was completed in December, 2023.
Phase I included the center mural, Christ Pantocrator, and was completed in 2015.
The murals within the niches on either side of the church were completed in Phase II: The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph, and Pentecost.
The latest Phase III included adding a gold-starred blue sky ceiling with Seraphim, The Four Gospels (represented as winged creatures), Incensing Angels before the throne, eight Saints along with Blessed Clara Badano and Blessed Pier Georgio Frassati, and finally, Beuronese-influenced scrolls, painted columns and other design elements that bring a cohesiveness to the multiple Phases.
A band of Latin above the Saints reads: I Am the Alpha and the Omega - The Beginning and the End - The First and the Last - the Lord God Almighty Who Was and Is and Who Is to Come.
Completed late spring 2023, the “Vidi Domini” mural and beautification project for St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Gilbert, AZ. As Mary Magdalene exclaimed to the disciples: “I have seen the Lord!”
After the main mural was completed, Ruth designed the altar and the Lamb of God mosaic for the altar, along with the mosaics for the altar ambo, which were created and installed by Byzantine Mosaic Art in Summer 2024.
1. Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix - (Not open to the public)
River of Life Liturgical mural triptych for all-school masses (2010 - 2012)
Four Women Doctors of the Church - Icons on Canvas - 2015
2. ASU All Saints Newman Center Chapel, Tempe - Christ Pantocrator, Betrothal of Mary & Joseph, Pentecost and other Liturgical sanctuary murals, stencils and sanctuary work (2013 - ongoing)
3. St. Mary's High School, Phoenix - (Not open to the public) The Eternal Sacrifice Liturgical mural for all-school masses
4. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Phoenix - Interior/exterior renovation design, Christ the King, St Joseph the Worker, The Baptism of the Lord, Presentation of The Lord, sanctuary work, and church interior painted motifs (2016)
5. The Villa Hospice Center, Mesa (now permanently closed) - Private chapel renovation and artwork (2017)
6. St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, Cave Creek - Sanctuary mural series featuring God the Father, Archangel Gabriel, and Archangel Michael, and starry ceiling stencil work (2019)
7. Cathedral of Ss. Simon & Jude, Phoenix - Liturgical design consultation for interior beautification project and designs for flooring and new pews (2020)
8. Nazareth House Seminary, Phoenix - Chapel design and stenciling (2020)
9. St. Mary Magdalene, Gilbert - Liturgical design for sanctuary renovation and sanctuary mural series, altar design, and mosaic design for the altar and sanctuary niches (2020-2024)
10. St. Gregory's Church, Phoenix - Adoration Chapel design and artworks (2024)
11. St. Joan of Arc Church, North Phoenix - Church beautification project, stencil work, sanctuary murals of St Joan of Arc on the Field of Battle and The Passion of St Joan of Arc, and new altar design (2021 - 2024)
12. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix - Commission of The Holy Family original painting, office of the Marriage and Family Wing.
New Jerusalem Studios is a liturgical arts and design studio dedicated to the production of sacred art murals, decorative design, and liturgical furnishings which facilitate a life-changing encounter with Christ in liturgical worship.
Sacred art is both evangelical, announcing the good news of Jesus Christ in clear, radiant, and beautiful images, and sacramental, revealing and making present in visible form his saving love.
