San Antonio, Texas: World's Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic
It covers the outside of a four-story building, a replica of a Virgin of Guadalupe candle complete with an eternal flame on top.
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The candle looks great.
[Scott Mobley, 03/01/2009]The Virgin Mary Mosaic Candle. It is more than just a flat mosaic - it is a 40 ft three-dimensional candle (veladora).
[Carol Bell, 11/03/2007]
I couldn't find any other photos of this mosaic online -- so I looked for it while recently in San Antonio. All I could find was this one, on the side of the Santa Rosa hospital... which matches your description. I'd love to hear what you find out!
[Julie Jackson, 04/23/2007]
Really, this is the world's largest mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe. It's 40 ft. tall (covering the side of a 4-story building) and is a replica of the Virgin of Guadalupe candle, in the form of a half-candle relief, complete with eternal flame on top.
It was designed and built by artist Jesse Trevino, who lost an arm in Vietnam. Unveiling ceremony in December 2004 included an outdoor concert by singer Lourdes Perez with the Dama de Noche Orchestra.
[Annette d'Armata, 07/04/2006][Previous 5 items] Page of 2
World's Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
- Address:
- 1301 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX
- Directions:
- Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. West of I-35 downtown in San Antonio at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, at Guadalupe and S Colorado St.
- Phone:
- 210-271-3151
- Admission:
- Free.
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Your shot certainly shows a giant, tiled mosaic, but that's no Virgin Mary. Perhaps a scary Angel of Death comforting a child... May 2007: Annette D'Armata writes both murals were done by the same artist, but at different locations in San Antonio.