Artwork
The Seer
"The Seer" portrays a gentle man with an inner knowledge of who he was, a prophet called by God. In the painting there is a radiance coming from within Joseph, which is based on the many quotes of people who knew him and wrote about the way he seemed to radiate or shine. The painting represents Joseph as very fun loving and kind, while still reflecting this radiance from deep inside...
All Things Dear
This painting is called, "All Things Dear" symbolized by Emma touching the beads Joseph gave her. Emma wore these beads for the rest of her life. Through this painting we sense that Emma wants us to know she is okay. Emma's powerful faith and incredible strength are reflected in her face. She is the elect lady the scriptures say she is. In the background of the painting is the Nauvoo temple representing the covenants that Emma received and then passed down to all the women in the church. ...
Eternally Bound
When the artist, Julie Rogers, set "All Things Dear" and "The Seer" together, the feeling came to her that they are not one without the other, which led to this third painting of the two of them together, called "Eternally Bound." This painting shows the love Joseph and Emma have for each other and that their love is eternal. They are not one without the other...