A handmade devotional cross by New Orleans artist John Hodge, the Guardian Against Storm Cross carries the protective spirit of New Orleans’ storm traditions — a powerful presence on any wall, shelf, or mantel.
Every piece Hodge creates begins with clay or slip (liquid clay) mixed by hand in his studio, which he treats as a living source of energy. Each work is enhanced with holy water sourced from his favorite churches in Rome. A cross symbol with the artist’s signature marks each piece as one that has been blessed in this way, a quiet testament to the spiritual dimension woven into his practice.
Hodge works in glazed and painted finishes, producing decorative pottery, milagros, and ex-votos that reflect the devotional and folk traditions of New Orleans and beyond.
Because these crosses are handmade, no two pieces are alike. Size and color will vary slightly. Each cross measures approximately 3 × 7 in.
A handmade devotional cross by New Orleans artist John Hodge, the Guardian Against Storm Cross carries the protective spirit of New Orleans’ storm traditions — a powerful presence on any wall, shelf, or mantel.
Every piece Hodge creates begins with clay or slip (liquid clay) mixed by hand in his studio, which he treats as a living source of energy. Each work is enhanced with holy water sourced from his favorite churches in Rome. A cross symbol with the artist’s signature marks each piece as one that has been blessed in this way, a quiet testament to the spiritual dimension woven into his practice.
Hodge works in glazed and painted finishes, producing decorative pottery, milagros, and ex-votos that reflect the devotional and folk traditions of New Orleans and beyond.
Because these crosses are handmade, no two pieces are alike. Size and color will vary slightly. Each cross measures approximately 3 × 7 in.