The main idea for this design was inspired by a book called “De Imitatione Christi” (c. 1418–1427) by Thomas Von Kempen; and explains how to follow the steps of Jesus Christ -“Whoever follows Me will not walk into darkness”- renouncing to earthly temptations and vanities. Very moralistic along its four extensive chapters (what do you expect?).
Later we saw for the first time the rituals of “Semana Santa” (Holy week) in Mexico, it was shocking, that is hardcore stuff.
But somehow it resembled that Von Kempen’s book, the “Imitation of Christ” taken to a different level!
The Crucifixion was always our favourite theme in art, its impressive the way artists portrayed the suffering and humiliation of that man.
But we needed something different, something a little far from the traditional depiction.