Argentine artist Jorge Cocco Santángelo has long been admired for combining cubism and sacred subjects in his paintings. But Latter-day Saints may not realize that Jorge, a convert who was baptized in 1962, introduced the Church to an entirely new style and forged the path for other artists to portray the sacred in different ways. His paintings, frequently displayed in the Church History Museum and known for their rich colors and angular shapes, are often of Bible scenes or the Savior Himself. On this week's episode, Jorge discusses the responsibility he feels while painting Jesus Christ and why he hopes the style of art he has created allows observers to reflect and draw closer to Him.

 

2:28- A Lifelong Calling

3:25- Finding the Gospel 

5:35- Evolution of a Testimony and Opposition

7:30- First Painting After Baptism

8:46- Growth of the Church in Argentina

9:59- Seeking to Portray Christ

12:32- Sacrocubism

22:00- New Pieces and the Inspiration That Keeps Coming

27:44- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

 

"To paint Jesus Christ is to walk into sacred ground."

 

Links:

Jorge Cocco at Deseret Book 

Jorge’s website

Palo Alto Creche Exhibit

Book of Mormon art catalog

Salt Lake Tribune Article

Queen’s Stamp Collection

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