Thank you to those who participated in the third year of the Book of Mormon Art Contest! The Book of Mormon Art Contest was created in 2022 to inspire students and strengthen their testimonies in the Book of Mormon, and to represent more people and stories from the ancient text in the Book of Mormon Art Catalog.
Beginning in February of this year, the Book of Mormon Art Catalog and Maxwell Institute encouraged students to visualize the Book of Mormon in creative, visual ways. The call for submissions encouraged art that 1) showcases underrepresented figures or scenes from the text, 2) demonstrates unique stylistic and technical approaches, and 3) centers on families in the Book of Mormon.
A judging committee of BYU faculty from the Maxwell Institute, Religious Education, College of Fine Arts and Communications, and the Museum of Art carefully considered each submission, and we are excited to announce this year's winners.
First place is awarded to Gianna Cummard for Sariah and Sons. Cummard is an Art major at BYU. Cummard said, "I wanted to show how I imagined this part of the story in 1 Nephi 5. I see Sariah as a loving and caring mother who would hug all her sons when they return to the wilderness." Sariah and Sons were submitted to the category centered on families.
Second place is awarded to Amalie Staples for Remnant Triptych, a piece with 3 panels on Mormon and Moroni. Staples studies Biology, and created a linocut print. She said, "I hope to capture the same Spirit that the Book of Mormon brings to me in this work by imagining the quiet moments between Mormon and his son that reflect the eternal love our Heavenly Father has for us." Remnant Triptych was submitted to the unique stylistic/technical approaches category.
Third place is awarded to Grant Jackson for One Eternal Round.
Jackson is a Mechanical Engineering major, who created a round teapot to serve as a functional form that reminds us of God and his nature. One Eternal Round was submitted to the unique stylistic/technical approaches category.
The honorable mention for Book of Mormon Art centered on families goes to Ellie Nielson, for Waiting on the King. Nielson is an Art Education major.
The honorable mention for Book of Mormon Art showcasing underrepresented figures/scenes goes to Madeline Hoyt, for Sariah's Sorrow. Hoyt is a Fine Art and Nutritional Science major.
The honorable mention for Book of Mormon Art highlighting unique stylistic/technical approaches goes to Ella Saxton Schofield for What More Could I Have Done For My Vineyard? Saxton is a Fine Art major.
Congratulations to our winners! The works will be displayed on campus on the second floor of the HBLL, starting July 17.