What the Book of Mormon Means to Me

Technique & Style

Digital illustration, Figurative

Figures

Aaron, Alma (son of Alma), Ammon, Himni, Jesus Christ, King Benjamin, Laman, Lemuel, Moroni, Nephi, Omner, President Nelson

Notes

Artist statement: "In this animation, my goal was to represent the effect and power of the Book of Mormon. However, while trying to decide how I was going to represent this, I realized that there are so many different ways that the Book of Mormon helps. Whether it is a college student being prompted to serve others despite his busy schedule, a young woman receiving comfort from grief, or a father who is strengthened to serve in calling he has been extended, there is no limit to the ways that the Book of Mormon can and has helped people. It guides and supports us in every situation by pointing us to the same answer, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Another incredible part of the Book of Mormon is the fact that it was written for our day. I wanted to show how the words and experiences of the people we read about like Nephi, Alma, Moroni and so many more have helped those of us in the latter days. This artwork is meaningful to me because many of the situations I depicted are similar to my or loved ones' experiences with the Book of Mormon. I was heavily inspired by President Nelson’s 2017 talk “The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like Without It” and used some audio of the talk within the animation. I also used a beautiful arrangement of “The Iron Rod” by Rebecca Belliston. Attempting to bring the Book of Mormon to life in my own way has easily been the most difficult project I have ever worked on but being able to bear my testimony of it and Jesus Christ has also been the most rewarding experience that I will forever be grateful for."

Commissioned Status

Submitted to the 2025 Book of Mormon Art Contest

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints