Wrought Iron Cross 1935 - 1942

Geoffrey Holt created this drawing of a wrought iron cross. Holt’s extended life, spanning from the mid-19th to the late 20th century, positions him as a witness to vast social and technological change. The cross stands starkly against the blank page, its iron construction hinting at both strength and decay. As a symbol, the cross is laden with religious and cultural meaning, but here, its presence is more ambiguous, perhaps reflecting the shifting role of religion in a rapidly modernizing world. Holt’s choice to depict this symbol in a seemingly simple, unadorned style invites us to consider the personal dimensions of faith. The cross prompts reflections on memory, loss, and the enduring search for meaning in the face of an uncertain future. This is not just an image of a cross, but an artifact of a life lived through transformative times.