The Community Well
Torgesen Murdock
- Country
- Born 1945, Idaho; residing Idaho
- Dimensions
- 46.63 x 43.75 x 1.5 In.
- Medium
- Oil on Canvas
In concert with local organizations and communities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. In 2022, Murdock visited drought-stricken Kenya and witnessed people gathered at wells planned with the input of community members. In this image, Kenyans with strong backs fill water from a solar-powered well. In the distance, figures carry water on their heads back to those who need clean water in distant communities.
“Those who have the technical expertise . . . need to be backed up by those . . . who can provide resources.”