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My Soul Delighteth II

My Soul Delighteth II

A reference to 2 Nephi 4:15–16. The white part of the background represents revelation and comfort poured down from heaven as the person reads the scriptures.


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Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

A reference to the hymn “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy.” The top white light represents both the lighthouse light and God’s light; the bottom yellow lights represent both the shore lights and our own light shared with others.


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Trailing Clouds of Glory II

Trailing Clouds of Glory II

A reference to Wordsworth’s “Ode on Intimations of Immortality.” The white circle and triangle represent a baby in the womb.


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My Soul Delighteth

My Soul Delighteth

A reference to 2 Nephi 4:15–16. The light rectangles represent the scriptures.


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Abide with Me

Abide with Me

A reference to the hymn. The red figure represents a human in distress; the white figure represents the Savior comforting them.


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First Vision Triptych III

First Vision Triptych III

A newer version of First Vision Triptych, the piece that launched me into all of this minimalist religious art.


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Hearts of the Children II

Hearts of the Children II

A reference to Malachi 4:5–6. A mother tells her children stories about their ancestors.


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In Your Royal Courts on High

In Your Royal Courts on High

A reference to Eliza R. Snow’s hymn “O My Father.” The background figures represent our Heavenly Parents; the foreground figure represents each of us as we meet them again after this life.


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I’ve a Mother There

For Mother’s Day:

I’ve a Mother There

A reference to Eliza R. Snow’s hymn “O My Father.” The white circle and triangle represent Heavenly Mother; the blue circle and green triangles represent the Earth.


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It Is I; Be Not Afraid

It Is I; Be Not Afraid

A reference to John 6:20. Companion piece to Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt?


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