Artist Information
Name: Funk, Michael
Location(s): United States
Gender: Male
For This Intent
by Funk, Michael
Dated 2024
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For This Intent
by Funk, Michael
Scripture
Jacob 04
Medium
Digital art
Copyright
Michael Funk. Used with permission.
Date
2024
Citation
Michael Funk, For This Intent, 2024. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Insights
Technique & Style
Digital illustration, Figurative
Figures
Jesus Christ
Additional Info
Notes
Artist statement: "This artwork is inspired by Jacob 4:4. I wanted to do a piece that focused more on the overall purpose and message of the Book of Mormon, which is to help us develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. In the background there are lots of chaotic shapes and colors (representing the world) that try to compete with Christ. I portrayed Jesus with a confident and peaceful expression, cutting through the noise. As He moves, the background changes which is meant to represent the power and control over creation He possesses. Additionally the shapes circle around Him, symbolic of His glory. Likewise, Christ organizes and reorients us. I wanted to visually capture the simplicity and intricasy of the purfiying process Christ utilizes as we develop our relationship with Him This piece was meant to inspire viewers have this “…hope of his glory…” and to know Him through the Book of Mormon."
Commissioned Status
Submitted to the 2024 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.
Church Affiliation of the Artist
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints