23.75k gold leaf and enamel paint decorate these Warden’s Columns for a Masonic Lodge in Texas.

In Freemason lodges, the Wardens' Columns are significant symbolic objects representing authority, order, and balance within the lodge. Typically positioned on the pedestals of the Senior Warden and Junior Warden, these columns embody their respective roles. The Senior Warden's column is traditionally upright, symbolizing strength, stability, and the governing power over the lodge during labor. Conversely, the Junior Warden's column is laid horizontally, denoting rest and peace, aligning with their responsibility to oversee the lodge during periods of refreshment. These columns are often adorned with intricate designs and topped with globes, representing celestial and terrestrial realms, underscoring the connection between moral and cosmic order. Together, they harmonize the working and resting cycles of the lodge, reflecting the essential balance and unity that Freemasonry strives to uphold.

This project was commissioned by the Grand Lodge of Texas in Waco, by Past Grand Master Brad Billings who is currently Grand Secretary. The artwork was conceived over 80 years ago to be part of the backdrop of the main auditorium and believed to have been at the direction of former Attorney General of Texas and Past Grand Master of Texas Freemasonry Jewel P. Lightfoot and is based on a sketch discovered on the architectural model of the building recently discovered in storage. For unknown reasons the project was shelved and I was asked last year to bring it to life in the form of a Triptych. The style is a blend of Egyptian and Art Deco and I brought in gold leaf for the pyramid elements. This was installed this past Saturday in the Grand Secretary’s office. Thanks to Brother Tristan Terrell for his help throughout the project and delivery and Past Grand Master of Texas Brad Billings for his passion to see this come together and making this installation a reality.