Similar to other depictions of the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi’s vision, McLeish portrays a tree, a rod, a river, and a building. However, in McLeish’s work, scores of figures strain to leave the spacious building and the filthy river and move toward the life-giving tree.Previous Image: Hear HimNext Image: Thine Iniquity Is Taken Away, and Thy Sin Is Purged

The Tapestry of Rescue and Redemption

Joanne McLeish (1956 – )

Medium

Canada
ca. 2022
38.5 × 69 × 1 in.
Cotton thread on linen

Merit Award
Merit Award

Similar to other depictions of the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi’s vision, McLeish portrays a tree, a rod, a river, and a building. However, in McLeish’s work, scores of figures strain to leave the spacious building and the filthy river and move toward the life-giving tree. Christ’s message is to those who need to be rescued and redeemed.

"As we, His children here on earth, learn of Christ, follow Him, and partake of His love, we yearn to help and rescue others."