Artist Information
Name: Erickson, Mara
Location(s): United States
Gender: Female
The Book of Mormon Through Symbols
by Erickson, Mara
Dated 2024
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The Book of Mormon Through Symbols
by Erickson, Mara
Medium
Embroidery
Copyright
Mara Erickson. Used with permission.
Date
2024
Citation
Mara Erickson, The Book of Mormon Through Symbols, 2024. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
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Technique & Style
Figurative, Mixed media
Symbols
arrow, boat, clock, house, instrument, Liahona, scale, sign, temple, tent, tree
Animals
bee, spider
Additional Info
Notes
Artist statement: "My work represents the entire Book of Mormon. I started the project for my Book of Mormon class and worked hard to finish it in time to turn in. I chose symbols that were meaningful to me and kept track of the reasonings so I will always remember the why behind each one."
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