Artist Information
Name: Erickson, Makayla
Location(s): United States
Gender: Female
A Cartoon Retelling of the Book of Mormon
by Erickson, Makayla
Dated 2023
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A Cartoon Retelling of the Book of Mormon
by Erickson, Makayla
Scripture
1 Nephi
Copyright
Makayla Erickson. Used with permission.
Date
2023
Citation
Makayla Erickson, A Cartoon Retelling of the Book of Mormon, 2023. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
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Technique & Style
Digital illustration, Figurative
Figures
Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Laman, Lehi, Lehi's family, Lemuel, Nephi, Sariah
Symbols
ancient city, angel, arrow, boat, book, Book of Mormon, bow, brass plates, cross, crown, cup, fire, globe, hand, iron rod, jewelry, Liahona, moon, mountain, olive branch, rope, ship, spear, stick, stone, sun, tent, tool, tree, tree of life, water, wave, weapon, writing utensil
Animals
horse, ox, sheep
Additional Info
Notes
Pre-graphic Design major, BYU. Artist statement: "I made this art for my Book of Mormon class, highlighting concepts and stories detailed in the first 30-ish chapters of scripture. I drew this on my iPad and drew inspiration from several other cartoonists whose work I admire. My greatest hope in doing this project was that it could make the often esoteric text of the Book of Mormon more accessible to a general audience, particularly children."
Awards
Honorable Mention 2023 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest
Exhibition History:
Submitted to the 2023 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints