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Utah artist’s death leaves his 50-year Bible-themed sculpture project in limbo

Ralphael Plescia, 84, spent decades interpreting scripture through art in his self-described ‘Christian School.’

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Christian School, a 50-year art project at 1324 S. State St. in Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Ralphael Plescia, the artist who created a one-man collection of sculptures and paintings throughout the building, died on Aug. 14, 2022, at age 84.