An angel is often regarded as a mythological guardian, protector, or good luck charm. Just inside the entrance to this church, a huge angel stands in the shadows. It is large enough in scale to dominate the scene, but since it hides in a dark corner, one must look for it in order to find it. This man is stepping into a pool of light as he enters the church to pray. He holds his hat, and does not seem to notice the angel watching over him. Yet his body seems to unconsciously acknowledge its presence– the position of his arm, brilliantly illuminated in rim light, echoes the sharp angle of the angel’s wings. His thoughts may be elsewhere at this moment, but his position and body language are in protective custody.