Unveiling the Christ the King Statue: Our Process from Design to Installation

This month, our team had the honor of unveiling a bronze Christ the King statue at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

This piece, taking inspiration from the chapel's name, "Christ the King Chapel" is one of the many custom furnishings our team developed. The figure of Christ, crowned, reminds students and Church goers of Christ's kingship over the world.

We designed the statue with a sense of balance: regal yet welcoming, timeless yet alive. Every detail, from the posture of His hands to the folds of His garment, was shaped to reflect His sovereignty and His nearness. The process involved close collaboration with sculptors, digital modeling, and AI concept creation to ensure the statue felt both grounded and transcendent.

What makes this moment especially meaningful for us is that it’s part of a much larger vision we’ve helped bring to life at Franciscan — from altar to ambo, from furnishings to sacred art. This statue now stands as a visible sign of the mission the university lives out every day.

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