Sculptor’s exhibit at cathedral

A special exhibition, “Inner Illumination: The Art of Max DeMoss,” is on display at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels through Mon., Sept. 12.

DeMoss is known for transforming heavy materials into delicate objects of illumination and transcendence. His work for the cathedral includes the 12 bronze and silver angel dedication candleholders seem to float weightlessly on the perimeter of the nave, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle and sanctuary lamp, and two light sconces in the ambulatory.

The sculptor has explored liturgical subject matter for more than two decades. The “Inner Illumination” exhibit includes sculptures that were inspired by his work for the cathedral.

A Southern California native, DeMoss was educated at Claremont (Calif.) Graduate School. An early appreciation of Greek and Roman bronze sculpture and the lost wax process of production became inspiration for DeMoss and throughout his career his sculpture has echoed his early affinity for the classical aesthetic. Working in cast bronze, his subject matter ranges from the figure to allegory, from narrative to abstract, from small and medium sizes, to the grand and monumental.

DeMoss does commissioned work and specializes in sculptural work for public institutions as well as sacred spaces.

A cathedral spokesperson described the DeMoss dedication wall candleholders as “each unique, depicting emotion-stirring bronze angels, with gestures that send robes flowing, wings shimmering, and incorporate warm human expressions such as some sing robustly, others display human qualities of wonder, power, joy, merriment, comforting protection, acceptance and importantly spiritual feelings.”

The Cathedral is at 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. For directions or more information, please call (213) 680-5200.