Martin Handcart Company, Mellor Family

Technique & Style

Figurative, Painting

Figures

Mormons

Symbols

handcart

Notes

"This painting was commissioned for the great-grandson of the Mellor family, who were handcart pioneers. Before crossing the sea to come to America, the mother of the Mellor family lost twin babies. This family of nine still sailed to America soon after their loss. They were able to join the Martin handcart company to come with the Latter-day Saints to Utah. The whole family survived the trek. The three-year-old, who became the great-grandfather of Jeff and Jana Whiting, lost his toes on one foot because of the cold. The ages of family members and the locations of their travels were researched in order to paint this true story."

Exhibition History:

• “Remembering the Great Things about God”, International Art Competition, 2008

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints