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Artwork of the Week: June 8

Readings from the books of Ruth, Samuel, and 1 Kings

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Artwork of the Week: June 2

Flora Davis Fisher, of Provo, studied art at Brigham Young University, particularly focusing on watercolor and oil painting. Fisher became known for her color-filled landscapes and flower paintings, such as Bouquet.

Mari Lyons, a contemporary artist whose career spanned over 40 years, often used vibrant colors to bring her paintings to life. As her work captured the active beauty of the world around us, she invites the viewer to appreciate the joy that blooms from life’s quiet and ordinary routines.

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In J. Alden Weir’s An Autumn Stroll, a woman and child share a quiet moment in the cool autumn light. As they pause for a shared moment under a tree, they gaze outward—their calm,contemplative expressions detailing their experience and allowing viewers to feel welcome in theirspace. Based on Weir’s own daughter Dorothy and her stepmother, the artist uses this painting toprovide viewers a glimpse into the relationship between this mother and child, capturing both familiarity and tenderness. As they stand together, connected, they represent the relationships that many may have with their own parents or loved ones.

Artwork of the Week: May 4

Readings from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges