On April 28, at Bardwell Hall, Biola University unveiled Tim Hawkinson’s sculpture “Faith of Our Farmors.” Students are encouraged to spend time with the piece, which features an interactive prayer wheel and depicts an elderly woman praying.

Barry Corey explained the significance of the sculptor’s name. “Farmors” is rooted in Scandinavian culture, combining the words “Father” (far”) and “Mother” (mor). The word Farmor specifically denotes one’s paternal grandmother (father’s mother). Thus, the sculptor’s name translates to Faith in Our Fathers’ Mothers, honoring many generations of parental grandmothers.

Hawkinson commented on the art piece, “Thank you, Biola, for providing a home for this piece. Thank you to John and Marilyn for your support, and it’s my prayer that it has an impact on your students.”

Marilyn and John Long, through the Long Family Foundation, funded the art piece and gifted it to Biola University.