Waiting on the King

Technique & Style

Figurative, Mosaic

Figures

King Lamoni's family

Notes

Artist statement: "My artwork depicts King Lamoni’s family surrounding him after he falls to the earth, as described in the Book of Mormon. It captures a moment of deep emotion, as his loved ones gather in confusion, mourning, and hope. This scene resonated with me because of its timeless parallel: even today, families rally around one another in times of crisis. This piece is 9x12 inches and created entirely out of polymer clay. This piece is a polymer clay mosaic made entirely by hand. I started with a reference image and broke it down into tonal values. Every single piece of clay was individually cut, placed, and smeared by hand, totaling approximately 30 hours of meticulous work. Once the entire image was built, I baked it to cure the clay and then transferred it to a canvas. The result blends the structure of a mosaic with the softness of a painting, giving it a unique, tactile quality."

Commissioned Status

Submitted to the 2025 Book of Mormon Art Contest

Awards

Honorable Mention, 2025 Book of Mormon Art Contest

Exhibition History:

• 2025 Book of Mormon Art Contest Winners, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, July – November 2025.

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints