I experienced a small miracle on Wednesday night. I was at school attending a lecture for one of my classes and afterwards went to the library to do a little research. I accidental ended up on the wrong floor, the 3rd floor which I've never been too, and happened upon a J. Kirk Richards Exhibit. It’s being shown as part of the "Mormon Scholars in the Humanities" conference going on at UVU. For anyone who doesn't know he's pretty much my favorite LDS artist (right there with Walter Rane of course). I LOVE his art so it was a really neat surprise. There were 10 large pieces, and 6 smaller portraits of Christ(they are quite small, about 3"x 5"). If you have the chance I highly recommend it. It should be up for a few weeks.
His website: http://jkirkrichards.com/
3 comments:
What a coincidence. About one hour before I saw this blog today, I was looking through the mail which included the Deseret Book spring catalog. On the last 2 pages were 2 of Richards' paintings for sale..."Every Knee Shall Bow" and "Greatest in the Kingdom." (They are large and 30% off and still expensive.) I loved them instantly and wondered if you knew about J. Kirk Richards and if you liked his work. Of course you do! I like the 2 you added to the ones in the exhibit (and the ones for sale) best. His angels are awesome. I'm glad for your lucky find...serendipity!
WOW! These are GREAT! I've never seen his stuff before. Absolutely love them! Where is the exhibit? I'm guessing UVU library, but like I know where that is...hehehe. Maybe if you want to see it again, we could go together. ;) Thanks for sharing.
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog. I am now a LOVER of J.Kirk Richards! Thank you!
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