2019 Notes From Artists Dennis Eavenson And Sharon Eavenson On The Cross X Stroke Works

These artworks open a visual conversation for contemplating the power of an X mark. Dennis presents X's that relate to the
primordial mark making and symbol recognition that has been a part of humanity's communication methodology since
Neolithic times. Diagonal crosses are used today to symbolize actions in areas of science, math, religion and culture.

The basic idea of two opposing forces like good and evil is established with an X. It can also refer to spatial directionals like
north, south, east or west. Crossed lines stand for the junction between two planes. In quantum theory relevance to positive
particles comes to mind. Today, the mathematical usage as a multiplication symbol is almost common knowledge for most of
humanity. Human reliance on this visual notation continues to define our thoughts and concepts about the universe.

Christianity uses the cross sign to signify Jesus' sacrifice for mankind's sin. The diagonal cross position, known as Saltire, is
associated with the crucifixion of St. Andrew, one of the Apostles. He was crucified on a Saltire cross for his faith around 60 AD
and it is believed that he requested this position because he felt himself unworthy to take the position Jesus took during his
divine sacrifice.