“Giving Thanks”. This piece was entered to compete in the TreeLine annual competition for woodcarvers and was awarded the winner. It was published in the annual TREELINE Utah Magazine front cover of 2011.
“Peace, Be Still”. This breathtaking piece was one of the Winners of the LDS Church 7th Annual International Competition. 44 Countries participated and it was published in the LDS magazine, The Ensign. This piece was also displayed in the LDS Conference Center.
Article for LDS News:
International competition: A museum exhibit
Artists of 44 countries represented in 7th annual mixed-media display
Almost two decades ago the Museum of Church History and Art hosted its first international art competition. Fifteen countries were represented.
The latest incarnation of the event reveals just how much the popular exhibit has evolved. Artists from 44 countries are represented in the museum's seventh international art competition now on display. "The competition is maturing," said exhibit curator Robert Davis.
Such development is also evident in the diversity of the current exhibit. Besides the broad range of countries represented, the exhibit consists of various media ranging from watercolors and wood carvings to contemporary mixed media pieces crafted largely on computers. Almost half of the artists who have works on display at the 2006 show are women.
This year's competition drew 910 entries. Jurors selected 235 works. Artists include professionals, amateurs and students. Many of the works represent the artistic traditions of the artists' homelands.
The overall quality level of entries was higher than at past competitions, "so it was harder to make cuts," Brother Davis said.
Dubbed "Our Heritage of Faith," the exhibit includes a wide range of gospel themes — including familiar moments from the scriptures and pivotal scenes from Church history, along with elements of the LDS experience such as missionary work, family home evening and temple work.
Museum visitors would be wise to set aside an hour or two to view the exhibit. That will allow for time to read the labels that accompany each piece. On each label is a quote from the respective artist, offering a glimpse into his or her background and gospel testimony.
Regardless of the artistic media or influence, each piece communicates the individual artist's ideas, heart and soul, Brother Davis said. They are all life-affirming. Many offer a fresh angle at looking at a particular element from, say, Christ's teachings or the mission of Joseph Smith.
The recently opened exhibit is fast on its way to becoming one of the most popular shows in the museum's history. Some 2,300 people crowded to see the scores of sculptures, paintings and carvings on the exhibit's opening day.
"Our Heritage of Faith" will be on display until Sept. 4, 2006.
The Museum of Church History and Art is located at 45 N. West Temple in Salt Lake City, west of Temple Square. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and most holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum will be open general conference weekend, April 1-2.
Courtesy Museum of Church History and Art
The diversity of artwork and themes found at the Museum of Church History and Art's seventh international art competition suggests a maturing of the popular exhibit. Above, Brazilian Claudio Ramires' Amigo.
The latest incarnation of the event reveals just how much the popular exhibit has evolved. Artists from 44 countries are represented in the museum's seventh international art competition now on display. "The competition is maturing," said exhibit curator Robert Davis.
Such development is also evident in the diversity of the current exhibit. Besides the broad range of countries represented, the exhibit consists of various media ranging from watercolors and wood carvings to contemporary mixed media pieces crafted largely on computers. Almost half of the artists who have works on display at the 2006 show are women.
This year's competition drew 910 entries. Jurors selected 235 works. Artists include professionals, amateurs and students. Many of the works represent the artistic traditions of the artists' homelands.
The overall quality level of entries was higher than at past competitions, "so it was harder to make cuts," Brother Davis said.
Dubbed "Our Heritage of Faith," the exhibit includes a wide range of gospel themes — including familiar moments from the scriptures and pivotal scenes from Church history, along with elements of the LDS experience such as missionary work, family home evening and temple work.
Courtesy Museum of Church History and Art
Oklahoma LDS artist Brian Kershisnik's oilBut Ruth Clave unto Her was honored with one of the competition's merit awards.
Museum visitors would be wise to set aside an hour or two to view the exhibit. That will allow for time to read the labels that accompany each piece. On each label is a quote from the respective artist, offering a glimpse into his or her background and gospel testimony.
Regardless of the artistic media or influence, each piece communicates the individual artist's ideas, heart and soul, Brother Davis said. They are all life-affirming. Many offer a fresh angle at looking at a particular element from, say, Christ's teachings or the mission of Joseph Smith.
The recently opened exhibit is fast on its way to becoming one of the most popular shows in the museum's history. Some 2,300 people crowded to see the scores of sculptures, paintings and carvings on the exhibit's opening day.
"Our Heritage of Faith" will be on display until Sept. 4, 2006.
The Museum of Church History and Art is located at 45 N. West Temple in Salt Lake City, west of Temple Square. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and most holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum will be open general conference weekend, April 1-2.
Courtesy Museum of Church History and Art
Jodi Warner's sewn fabric quilt pays tribute to marriage.
Courtesy Museum of Church History and Art
Luis Vergara's Peace, Be Still.
