Artist Information
Name: Merrell, David
Location(s): United States
Gender: Male
Website: http://daviderickmerrell.com
The Path of Abish: A Story of Inclusion
by Merrell, David
Dated c. 2021
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The Path of Abish: A Story of Inclusion
by Merrell, David
Scripture
Alma 19
Medium
LEGO® Brand bricks
Dimensions
60 x 60 cm
Copyright
David Merrell. Used witih permission.
Date
c. 2021
Citation
David Merrell, The Path of Abish: A Story of Inclusion, c. 2021. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Insights
Technique & Style
Nonrepresentational, Sculpture
Figures
None
Additional Info
Notes
Artist statement: "The black square in the lower right corner is Abish as she's running from house to house along the outer blue boundary path to gather the people (8 black squares inside the outer path) to see the king and queen (2 black squares inside the inner blue walls) having their vision of Jesus. The king's servants are the 6 black squares outside of the boundary walls. It's a story of inclusion, but not equity, as royalty, commoners, and servants all joined together in worship while still maintaining their social boundaries."
Exhibition History:
Springville Museum Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah 2023
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints