Hoc Est Opus Meum Et Gloria Meum (This Is My Work and My Glory)

Hoc Est Opus Meum Et Gloria Meum (This Is My Work and My Glory)About this Image: Despite the vital and historical importance of the atoning sacrifice by our Savior, taboo surrounding the cross and crucifixion remains in my culture. Inspired by centuries of representations, especially those found in beautiful Catholic cathedrals, I desired to create an image of the crucifixion for my community that honors this tradition and incorporates the beauty of restored doctrine. At the base of the cross, near the feet of

the sick woman and her children

and the birds of the air ate it up

Noah's ark with Noah

Absolutely not

‘Stable’ refers less to the setting of Christ’s birth and more to the type of witnesses we can choose to be

Some fell on the rock

who later would be known by millions as Father Lehi

Snow Sunrise

Purple Flowers

The dove just comes back empty-handed and exhausted

for I am stronger now because of the daily struggle

Bright sunlight glints off the waves