Grashow at The Granite: The Cathedral

Granite Church | October 11, 2024

Over 750 friends, fans, and Georgetown residents came out to attend Grashow at the Granite: The Cathedral, marking an extraordinary night in the life of The Granite. The culmination of 15 months of effort on the part of our creative advisors, this event was an amazing celebration of Jimmy Grashow’s lifetime of work and selfless contributions to the town of Redding.

Thank you for being part of this magical evening.

The transformation of the Granite Church into a performing arts and gathering space has always been about community, and the Grashow event brought us together in a remarkable way. It was our absolute privilege to have showcased the evening in this beautiful, historic building that seemed made for the occasion.

The Exhibition

The heart of the event, The Cathedral, depicts Jesus Christ bearing the weight of an ornately carved Renaissance-era cathedral on his back, while a tangle of demons claw at him from below. This evocative piece offers a unique perspective on the themes of man, nature, and mortality.

In the magnificent vaulted Granite sanctuary, the brilliance of Jimmy’s World is on full, glorious display. His unmatched ability to transform cardboard and wood into monumental works of art comes to life, ever-challenging traditional ideas of sculpture and inspiring all to see beyond the conventional.

Grashow at The Granite showcases Jimmy’s evolution, from his early woodcuts and sculptures, delicate houseplants and birds, to his latest awe-inspiring creations. The exhibition is a vibrant exploration of the artist’s obsession with fragility and mortality.

View the complete photo gallery in our Facebook album here.

James Grashow

James Grashow (b.1942) is an American artist who established himself early in his career, doing woodcuts and engravings for album covers and major publications. He is best known, however, for his creative genius working with cardboard. Grashow’s cardboard creations include large-scale installations such as fountains and menageries; smaller, elaborate cities and buildings amid flowers and leaves (Houseplants); and exquisitely detailed birds (Cardbirds). His works have been exhibited in museums and galleries across the country since the 1960s.

Take a peak inside – watch James Grashow, Acts of Creation, directed by Cindy Meehl.

Visit jamesgrashow.com to learn more.

Thank You!

Thank you to all who attended, supported, and helped create Grashow at the Granite: The Cathedral. Special thanks to all of our volunteers for making this event run smoothly, the incomparable Jen Wastrom, our friends at InSitu, and of course, Jimmy and Guzzy Grashow.

Thank you Cedar Creek Productions, Cindy Meehl, Michael Marocco, Nic Palazzo, Pasquale Pilato, Mitch Ancona, Sharon B. Stone, Alice Smith, Kristen Terrana Hollis, Kyle Orell, Laura Ancona, Timely Signs, Lysandra Marocco, Esteban Vega, Brien O’Reilly, Rick Wastrom, David Agress Lighting, Rich Wenning, and our entire board of directors.

Congratulations to our Creative Director for Visual Arts, Robert Mars, for a major accomplishment in partnering with James Grashow.

Finally, thank you again to all 750+ people who came out. We love this community!

Jimmy’s World

There’s still time to see Jimmy’s masterpieces! The Grashow exhibit, now titled Grashow at the Granite: Jimmy’s World (and excluding The Cathedral), will remain at The Granite and open to the public until October 19th. For complete gallery hours, please visit our event page.

Photos by Bryan Haeffele.