Artist Information
Name: Freestone, Katie
Location(s): United States
Gender: Female
Oh Blessed Jesus!
by Freestone, Katie
Dated 2023
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Oh Blessed Jesus!
by Freestone, Katie
Scripture
Alma 19
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Copyright
Katie Freestone. Used with permission.
Date
2023
Citation
Katie Freestone, Oh Blessed Jesus!, 2023. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
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Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Figures
Abish, Lamoni's wife
Symbols
building, tree
Additional Info
Notes
Sociology major, BYU. Artist statement: "I painted in acrylic on canvas the Lamanite Queen and Abish, hoping to capture the moment after Abish reaches for the Queen's hand, and the Queen exclaims in faith, "O blessed Jesus, who has saved me from an awful hell! O blessed God, have mercy on this people!" (Alma 19:29). These women are powerful examples of faith and courage to me, and it is so important to me to see them represented and talked about, especially in a culture where the usual examples of people of faith and leadership are male. To see a Queen, and her servant, speak out and be respected, is so uncommon in our scripture. These women ought to be remembered, and their examples followed."
Exhibition History:
Submitted to the 2023 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.