Lehi and the Pillar of Fire
by Parker, Michael
Dated 2019
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Lehi and the Pillar of Fire
by Parker, Michael
Scripture
1 Nephi 01
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
50 x 40 in (127 x 102 cm)
Date
2019
Citation
Michael Parker, Lehi and the Pillar of Fire, 2019. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Parker, Michael
Location(s): United States
State or City: Wyoming
Gender: Male
Website: https://www.michaelsparker.com/paintings.htm
Instagram: @michaelparker12
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Technique & Style
Painting
Figures
Lehi
Additional Info
Notes
Artist statement: "This is a depiction of Lehi in 1 Nephi 1:6 where he sees a pillar of fire which dwelt on a rock, and in which he 'saw and heard much.' I wanted to show this moment especially as it has similarities to Moses and the burning bush. It is a sacred moment and was intense as it exhausted Lehi. I depicted Lehi without footwear, referencing Moses being asked to remove his sandals before his experience with the burning bush. I chose not to try to include any imagery in the fire itself, since there was no description of what Lehi saw, and it leaves the interpretation to the viewer."
Exhibition History:
“Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah,” Springville Museum of Art, 2019.
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints