Servant of God Michelle Duppong
Taste and See
An original Indweller design (rendered with AI) depicting Servant of God Michelle Duppong and her joyful, relational approach to campus ministry.
The story
Story Behind the Sculpture
Taste and See portrays Michelle as she lived her ministry: joyful, approachable, and deeply relational. Seated on a North Dakota butte, she extends a mug toward the viewer—an invitation to sit, talk, and encounter Christ personally.
What the details mean
Symbols & Details
The Mug
Michelle offers the mug with its handle facing outward, transforming it into a gesture of welcome and reflecting her one-on-one approach to evangelization.
The North Dakota Butte
The rugged stone beneath Michelle connects the sculpture to the landscape of her home state and the rural roots that helped shape her.
The Wheat
The wheat recalls Michelle’s upbringing on a North Dakota farm. Placed beside the cup, it also creates a subtle Eucharistic image of bread and wine.
The Bible & Rosary
Scripture and prayer were at the heart of Michelle’s faith and her invitation to others to know Christ.
The FOCUS Insignia
The insignia recognizes Michelle’s six years of service as a FOCUS missionary and her dedication to campus evangelization.
A Sculpture for Campus Ministry
Taste and See is especially suited for Catholic colleges and universities, Newman Centers, campus ministry programs, FOCUS communities, retreat centers, and other places dedicated to forming young people in faith.
Options
Available in a Variety of Sizes and Materials
Every Indweller sculpture can be adapted to its setting. Bronze and fiberglass versions are treated and sealed for long-term outdoor placement; resin stone offers the warmth of carved stone for chapels, narthexes and devotional spaces.
Materials
- Bronze
- Fiberglass
- Resin Stone
- Marble
- Wood
Sizes
- Miniature
- Half-Life Size
- Life-Size
- Monumental
Scripture reflection
Scripture Reflection
Psalm 34:9
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
Michelle’s ministry embodied this invitation. Faith was not simply something to explain, but Someone to encounter. Through friendship, Scripture, prayer, and the Eucharist, she invited others into a personal relationship with Christ.
Looking for Something Unique?
Every community has its own story to tell. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for in the Indweller Collection, our artists can work with you to create an original sculpture designed specifically for your church, school, cemetery, hospital, or campus.