Artist Information
Name: Bresler, Teija
Location(s): United States
Gender: Female
Back to the Wilderness
by Bresler, Teija
Dated 2023
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Back to the Wilderness
by Bresler, Teija
Scripture
1 Nephi 16
Medium
Watercolor, ink pen on watercolor paper
Copyright
Teija Bresler. Used with permission.
Date
2023
Citation
Teija Bresler, Back to the Wilderness, 2023. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
Nephi
Symbols
arrow, bow, wilderness
Additional Info
Notes
Acting major, BYU. Artist statement: "My artwork depicts the story of Nephi when he accidentally breaks his hunting bow, turns to the Lord in prayer, and then makes a new bow to continue hunting food for his family in the wilderness. I love this story because often times I have felt like Nephi in this situation. I, and I’m sure many others have felt broken or stuck, not knowing what to do. Originally I was going to depict Nephi and his broken bow, but I felt inspired by what he did after feeling stuck and conflicted. He turned to faith by praying and acting upon answers. Despite the trials, he went back into the wilderness and trusted in the Lord. Instead of depicting the affliction, I wanted to depict the hope that he attained after his affliction. I wanted to depict the fact that the Lord will always provide for us to accomplish what he has commanded us to do. This piece was made in watercolor and ink pen on watercolor paper."
Exhibition History:
Submitted to the 2023 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.