[NYer]

Christchurch poet Bernadette Hall said the artwork was historically accurate because crucifixion was traditionally reserved for slaves who were stripped to humiliate them.

And Christ was whipped unmercifully to humiliate Him ... what's her point? She and the artiste both neglected the historical accuracy of His stripes. Where are they?

[dcnd9]

"There is almost no naked Christs in the world. It's a truth that you are bringing to it," he said.

No truth in his work as Christ was not naked!