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.”