The Love of God

Technique & Style

Drawing, Figurative

Symbols

iron rod, spacious building, tree of life

Notes

Artist statement: "My artwork, "The Love of God," shows Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life in 1 Nephi 8. I also drew inspiration from Nephi’s vision and interpretation of the Tree of Life in 1 Nephi 11. This is meaningful to me because it shows how God wants each of His children to come and partake of the Tree of Life, His love, which He offers to each and every one of us. Nephi is also shown Mary and the birth of Christ, who God chose to send into the world to redeem and save His children. I chose not to include any figures to let the viewer feel as if he or she were holding onto the iron rod and preparing to partake of God’s love. As we hold onto the iron rod and stay by the Tree, we can invite others to partake of God’s love. As children of God, we are all part of one family, and we can be instruments in God's hands to help others feel His love."

Commissioned Status

Submitted to the 2025 Book of Mormon Art Contest

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints