Pioneer Mother
by Rieker, Megan
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Pioneer Mother
by Rieker, Megan
Copyright
Megan Rieker. Used with permission.
Citation
Megan Rieker, Pioneer Mother. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Rieker, Megan
Location(s): United States
State or City: Maryland, Utah
Gender: Female
Website: https://www.meganrieker.com
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Painting
Symbols
blanket, fire, handcart, hat, mountain, snow, valley
Additional Info
Notes
Artist's statement: Journal account:” I will not attempt to describe my feeling at finding myself thus left a widow with three children, under such excruciating circumstances. I cannot do it. But I believe the Recording Angel had inscribed it in the archives above, and that my sufferings for the gospel's sake will be sanctified unto me for my good. I could therefore appeal to the Lord alone-he who had promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless. I appealed to him and he came to my aid.
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints