Creator Record

Metadata

Name

William Cross

Other names

William Gregory Cash

Dates & places of birth and death

b. 1957 - Erwin, Tennessee
d. 11 April 2015 - Johnson City, Tennessee

Nationality

American

Occupation

In addition to being an artist, William Cross was a mechanic and construction worker. Cross's artworks usually depict religious themes or the female nude, with an occasional diversion into something imaginary.

Notes

William Cross is known for his stone carvings. His works are gaining popularity and are heavily sought after being displayed in large galleries.

https://www.greyart.com/artist/william-cross

Relationships

Wife: Carla Denise Cash
Children: Miranda Cash Thomas, Cristina Cash, Stephanie Cash, and William Cash II.

Places of residence

Erwin, Tennessee
Greene County, Tennessee

Role

Artist

Education

self-taught artist

Related Records

2018.021.001 - Carving
This green soapstone carving depicts a woman lying back on a throne. It has "W+" carved into the side. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.026 - Carving
This stone carving depicts a person praying on their knees with their face looking upward. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.027 - Carving
Soapstone carving of David hitting Goliath with the stone from a slingshot. This is a reference to the Book of Samuel from the Hebrew and Christian Old Testament. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.028 - Carving
This phyllite carving depicts a face with a rose in the figure's hair. This possibly depicts Eve in the Garden of Eden with the serpent slithering up to her from the book of Genesis of the Abrahamic religions. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.029 - Carving
This schist carving depicts a figure holding either a spear or torch.

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2018.021.030 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts bearded figure wearing a hooded robe and kneeling while praying with clasped hands. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.031 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts a mostly nude female figure with arms spead out from side to side and a shawl draped over her shoulders.

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2018.021.032 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts a nude feminine figure seemingly emerging from a flower-like shape. She has a flower in her hair on the right side. Her long hair is parted down the middle. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.033 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts a nude feminine figure standing and carrying something in her left hand. She has a flower in her hair on the right side. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.034 - Carving
This statue is a phyllite carving of Jesus of Nazareth wearing a robe and with his arms bent at the elbows with his hands facing forward. On his robe, the words "Beleive in Jesus" and "W+" are carved. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.035 - Carving
This Soapstone carving depicts a winged figure standing with their face tilted upward, arms slightly streched to the sides, and wearing a robe. This most likely depicts an angel from Christian religion.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.036 - Carving
Soapstone carving depicting a bearded and hooded figure with his arm around a child and three lambs at his feet. The base is carved to look like stone pavers. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.037 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts a hooded and bearded figure kneeling and praying with hands together at the chest. The base is carved to look like stone pavers. William Cross' signature "W+" is carved on to the back.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.038 - Carving
This soapstone sculpture depicts a bearded and robed figure kneeling and praying with the hands at the chest. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.039 - Carving
This soapstone carving depicts a winged feminine figure standing and holding a bird on the left hand and a flower in the right hand. This may depict an angel from Christian religion. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art.

Record Type: Object
2018.021.048 - Carving
This is a stone carving of a feminine figure. She is holding a flower in her right hand. She has long hair that reaches to the middle of her back, and she has a prominent nose and chin. Based on the title of this piece, "Eve Gathering Flowers," it is presumed that this carving depicts Eve while in the Garden of Eden. Many William Cross stone carvings feature feminine figures of this nature.

Record Type: Object
2018.022.001 - Carving
This amber and/or pink soapstone carving depicts two figures. The seated figure hands a scroll to the winged figure. It represents a scene from Revelation of the Christian Bible where the judgment scroll is taken from God by the Lamb. William Gregory Cash used the name "William Cross" and signed his name as "W+" on his art. His signature is carved between the two figures on this piece.

Record Type: Object