Remembering Old Nauvoo
by Gilgen, Susan Mcbridge and Styler, Cheryl Ann
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Remembering Old Nauvoo
by Gilgen, Susan Mcbridge and Styler, Cheryl Ann
Citation
Susan McBride Gilgen and Cheryl Ann Styler, Remembering Old Nauvoo. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Gilgen, Susan Mcbridge and Styler, Cheryl Ann
Location(s): United States
State or City: Utah
Gender: Female
Website: https://www.gilgenart.com/artist.htm
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Technique & Style
Figurative, Textile
Additional Info
Notes
"This quilt was inspired by a photograph found in the Illinois State Historical Library of historic Nauvoo. The pioneer city and the temple built there in the 19th century under difficult circumstances were important to artists Susan McBride Gilgen and Cheryl Styler because they captured the sacrifice of the faithful Saints. 'The Saints obeyed the commandment to build a temple. Surely the Lord knew of their poverty, yet He also knew how critical temple covenants would be for these fledgling Saints,' the co-artists wrote. 'Remembering this great period in our past gives us strength and courage to continue His work in the present.'"
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Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints