Maidservant of Morianton

Technique & Style

Digital illustration, Figurative

Figures

Morianton's maidservant

Symbols

arrow, vase

Notes

Artist statement: "The perspective of women in the Book of Mormon is seldom seen, but I imagine that if this nameless maidservant wrote down her story, we would be awestruck by her courage. I spent a lot of time researching what the maidservant might have worn, and though the clothing I have given her may be more grand than a servant would have worn, I feel it reflects my admiration for her. The Art Nouveau style inspired me to create a slightly abstract look at what this experience may have been like. This is not an explicitly abstract piece, but the various details spread throughout the work are intended to put the maidservant's choices into perspective. She faced the threat of death or further harm to aid the opposition. The Latin inscription I chose to write means "She is tossed by the sea, but does not sink." I felt this captured the maidservant's journey of betraying her master who beat her to save the Nephite people."

Commissioned Status

Submitted to the 2024 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.

Awards

Honorable Mention in the 2024 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest

Exhibition History:

• Harold B. Lee Library, Provo, UT, fall 2024.

Church Affiliation of the Artist

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints