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LDS art competition in Conference Center

why why why | 9:18 a.m. March 21, 2009

Why is it Mormon art? Why isn't it, "art"?

self-centeredness?

Yeah | 10:15 a.m. March 21, 2009

It couldn't be that it's a gallery centered around Mormon theology.... hmmm... guess some things just make too much sense why why why

FYI | 1:13 p.m. March 21, 2009

Perhaps as they peruse through the artists they could find one who makes an accurate rendition of Jesus Christ. One only has to look at the location and surrounding of his appearances to be aware that he is in no way, and has been in no way, European. But, yes, since he is your 'saviour' he can look like anyone.. or, for that matter.. anything.

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Mrs. Jensen | 1:26 p.m. March 21, 2009

Why, Why, Why: You are really pathetic. Just can't stand to see anything without trying to denegrate it. Really sad.

Anonymous | 5:50 p.m. March 21, 2009

Is that a painting of Dan Fogelberg hanging out with children in the bushes?

Better photos needed | 6:00 p.m. March 21, 2009

I wish there were better photographs with this story.

Someone | 6:20 p.m. March 21, 2009

told me that unless you are a well known artist in Utah or from a foreign country, you can forget about entering the competition...

Phil Isaacson in Lehi | 8:11 p.m. March 21, 2009

To Anonymous,

Yes, that is Dan Fogelberg in his early years. He died a few years ago, but his songs suggest that he will come back and usher in a glorious time of peace where adults and children will get along.

Everyone knows that painting is not Jesus. Jesus was Jewish and did not look like a caucasian.

Thank you for pointing this fact out to the rest of us.

Yuck | 9:11 p.m. March 21, 2009

I don't like the painting on here. It is too weird.

TO YUCK | 12:00 a.m. March 22, 2009

HAVE YOU HEARD THIS ONE, ART IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDEN. DUH ????

LDS, but not a huge LDS art fan | 2:55 a.m. March 22, 2009

sorry. It's just not as inspiring as some other stuff out there for myself.

anon | 1:57 p.m. April 2, 2009

I have seen worse pictures of Christ out there. If you have ever traveled outside of the U.S. you would realize that this work is truly representative of the art they would create in other countries.

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Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News

A painting displayed at the 8th International Art Competition opening at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Friday, March 20, 2009. (Photo by Scott G Winterton, Deseret News.)

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