Madonna Della Strada
By Vicki Reid
Category: Sculpture
About
Dr. Patrick Ward commissioned Madonna Della Strada in honor of Mary Bruemmer, dean of student affairs from 1967-1985. The contemporary life-size bronze of a prayerful Virgin Mary stands at the gate entrance of the southern border of campus. “Madonna Della Strada” translates to “Our Lady of the Way.” (Courtesy of SLUMA)
Dimensions: 6′ x 2′ x 2′
Year Completed: 1995
Material: Bronze
Owner: Saint Louis University
About the artist:
Vicki Reid
“I take a simple journey of creation from concept to patination of bronze,” Vicki Reid said. “With motivation from my artistic spirit, I am moved toward a higher level of spirituality in life and art. Religious themes, both contemporary and realistic, dominate my sculptural forms. Other themes, personal and humorous, evolve as different roles and life experiences occupy my consciousness.” Reid attained a BA in education, BA in art, MA in art and currently teaches sculpture at Lindenwood University. “Art instruction, whether K-12 or college levels, is a way of sharing my gift with others. There were years when my talents focused on the design background of my art education as an interior decorator of residential and commercial sites,” said Reid.
