They That Mourn

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They That Mourn

They That Mourn

J. Kirk Richards
Country
Born 1976, Utah; residing Utah
Dimensions
31.5 x 22 x 5 In.
Medium
Kiln-fired clay, acrylic, metal leaf, iron
Christ promised in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). In the scene depicted, Christ mourns with a man while his wife, echoing Christ’s arms and actions, comforts their son. Their hearts are calmed; their spirits are steady. The three pieces of the work symbolize the three members of the Godhead, highlighting the sacred space created by mourning and comforting.
“Our gifts can be shared to lift others out of fear and towards soundness of mind.”
—J. Kirk Richards