There were so many wonderful submissions to our BYU student Book of Mormon Art Contest! It was difficult to narrow down the finalists. Here are ten more of our favorites…
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In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul talks about the importance of helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. He begins the chapter talking about the church in Macedonia and how the members there take care of each other, sharing their wealth with the poor. Extending this comparison, Paul talks about Jesus Christ and His wealth.
“The Land of Desolation” by Jayden Itejere received an honorable mention in our BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest. Itejere, an art major, was inspired by Mormon 3:5. He writes, “To be able to understand any group of people, it is important to understand the environment in which they live. For many cultures, the land
Paul’s letters overflow with joy in the promise of resurrection and redemption. In 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Paul wrote, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus
“A Cartoon Retelling of the Book of Mormon” by Makayla Erickson received an honorable mention in our BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest. Erickson, a pre-animation major, was inspired by 1st and 2nd Nephi. She says, “I made this art for my Book of Mormon class, highlighting concepts and stories detailed in the first 30-ish
The current issue of BYU Studies includes an article by our director, Jennifer Champoux. Check it out to learn more about how the catalog developed, the research possibilities it enables, and how you can use it as a study and teaching tool. https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/the-book-of-mormon-art-catalog/
“Behold” by Jayden Itejere received an honorable mention in our BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest. Itejere is an art major. He explains, “This piece represents 1 Nephi 1:12, where Nephi envisions his posterity. Although the following verses foretell hardship and conflict, as an isolated scripture this verse has brought me comfort as a reflection
Paul’s writings to the Corinthians express the significance of Christ’s resurrection: “If Christ be not raised, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain…If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are…most miserable” (1 Corinthians 15:14, 19). His resurrection, and the gift of our own, are a central tenet
“Opposition in All Things” by Leia Aki received an honorable mention in our BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest. Aki, an art major, was inspired by Lehi’s words in 2 Nephi 2:11. She writes, “This ceramic installation features contrast and opposition through form, color, and texture. Its formalistic presentation conveys an opposing effect that reflects
“Daughters’ Faith” by Addison Jackson received an honorable mention in our BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest. Jackson, an illustration major, was inspired by 1 Nephi 16. She says, “This piece represents an intimate moment as one of the daughters of Ishmael holds and studies the sacred Liahona. The Lord used the faith of these