The name Altum comes from Christ’s call to Peter: “Put out into the deep” (Duc in altum). Inspired by this invitation, Altum Studio was created to preserve and share stories through thoughtful products designed to become apart of the stories we carry through everyday life. Through every project, we seek to keep exploring, creating, and pursuing something better.
Altum Studio
What I do
At Altum Studio I design and fabricate wooden wall crucifixes and other wooden or religious goods.
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Our Goal
Altum Studio uses local hardwood and natural finishes to create simple but beautiful products. This combination ensures products age well and last a lifetime.
Overview
The Missouri Crucifix
Long before highways crossed the Heartland, the Missouri River served as a pathway into the unknown. As the longest river in the United States, it played a vital role in the exploration and settlement of the American frontier. Explorers, traders, missionaries, and families followed its winding course in search of opportunity, carrying with them their faith, hopes, and dreams for a better future. For generations, the river shaped the communities that would eventually become the American Midwest. The Missouri Crucifix draws inspiration from this enduring journey. Its flowing form reflects the movement of the river itself and the vital role water plays in sustaining life.
Trefoil Crucfix
Before cathedrals filled the skylines of Europe, craftsmen sought ways to express the truths of the faith through stone, wood, and glass. Among the forms they returned to again and again was the trefoil. For centuries, the trefoil was embraced throughout the Christian world. Generations of craftsmen incorporated the form into sacred spaces, making it one of the most enduring motifs in Christian art and architecture. Its three-lobed ends have long been associated with the Holy Trinity. while the twelve points formed throughout the cross serve as a reminder of the Apostles who carried the faith into the world. It stands as a reminder that we are part of a story much larger than ourselves.
San Giovenale Crucifix
Along the edge of the ancient hilltop city Orvieto, Italy runs a quiet path beside weathered stone walls that once protected its inhabitants. Walking this route, past wandering cats, centuries-old stones, and sweeping views of the Umbrian countryside, you eventually arrive at the Church of San Giovenale.Dating back nearly a thousand years, San Giovenale is one of Orvieto's oldest churches. Simple and unassuming, its doors remain open each day for prayer and Mass. Many visitors pass it by without a second glance, yet those who step inside quickly discover its quiet beauty and enduring presence.The design of this crucifix draws inspiration from the church's Romanesque architecture. Its form reflects the simple proportions, sturdy construction, and timeless character found throughout the building. Like San Giovenale itself, it is not meant to impress through ornament, but through endurance. It is a reminder that some of the most meaningful things are often overlooked, quietly standing the test of time.
