Zion Art Podcast

Dr. Rita Wright, director of the Springville Museum of Art sits down with Micah to discuss the influence that her painting Et in Arcadia Ego by Wulf Barsch has had on her home. They also discuss the importance of fine art, whether classical, modern or anything in between both in a museum setting and in the home.

Wulf Barsch (German, b. 1943 ) Et in arcadia ego (c. 2010) Oil on canvas. Private collection of Dr. Rita Wright.

Paige Anderson has become well known for her geometric paintings, invoking the patterns, color and spirit of an entire era of pioneer quilts. Her position in this timeline has helped her reflect on the role of quilts in the lives of these women crossing the plains and the role of her art in LDS culture today. 

Log Cabin Quilt from the book Quilts and Women of the Mormon Migration

Stacking Miracles (2017) by Paige Anderson. Acrylic on Panel. On Show at Springville Museum of Art, 93rd Annual Spring Salon. 

To view more of Paige's work you can follow her on Instagram or visit her website, paigeandersonart.com

This week, Micah and Eric were fortunate to attend the opening of the 93rd Spring Salon. They spoke with 1st place winner Howard Lyon and shared their thoughts on a few pieces in the show, live from the Springville Museum of Art.

Crown of Thorns by J. Kirk Richards. Springville Museum of Art 93rd Annual Spring Salon

After the Dance by Howard Lyon. 1st Place. Springville Museum of Art 93rd Annual Spring Salon

Play by Colby Sanford. Springville Museum of Art 93rd Annual Spring Salon

Tally Mark Quilt by Jethro Gillespie. Springville Museum of Art 93rd Annual Spring Salon

In this episode, we speak with Brad Teare, an LDS artist who has done everything from oil paints to wood block prints to illustrating and editing the Friend Magazine. He shares how the venerated Utah artist, LeConte Stewart has influenced him and also shares some interesting information about how art plays a role in church publications. 

LeConte Stewart (American, 1891-1990) Autumn’s Gold, Harvey’s Pond (1929) Oil on canvas. 24 x 28 in. LDS Church History Museum, Salt Lake City.

Brad Teare, Saddle Ridge (2016). Oil on Canvas. 24 x 24 in. Available at Anthony's Fine Art, Salt Lake City.

In this episode, Dr. Micah Christensen sits down with Paul Monson, Church architect and local president of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. They discuss two important commissions done for temples and the role of classical training in contemporary art and architecture 

Joseph Brickey. Journey to Bethlehem (2000) Oil on canvas. 40 x 60 in. Private collection, Salt Lake City.

For more information on the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art visit ClassicistUtah.org and to attend the upcoming gala: 

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In a special bonus edition of Mormon Visual Culture, Zion Art Society co-founders Micah Christensen and Eric Biggart discuss the role of a pair of essential actors in bringing art to the Church and bringing the Church to the world. 

In this episode, Dr. Micah Christensen discusses Woman Taken in Adultery (2002) by Bruce Hixson Smith with the renowned artist J. Kirk Richards. And they discuss the important work done by Richards' Vision of the Arts Fund raising money for arts education among members of the LDS Church.  Learn more about the Vision of the Arts Fund to purchase works at auction or contribute to educating artists at visionofthearts.org

Bruce Hixson Smith (Utah, b. 1936) Woman Taken in Adultery (2002). Mixed media on canvas. Church Museum of History & Art. Not currently on display. 

Bruce Hixon Smith (b. Utah, 1936) Woman Taken in Adultery (1993) Lithograph.

Bruce Hixon Smith (b. Utah, 1936) Bait (n.d.) Oil on canvas. 53x48 inchesPrivate collection.

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