Leaving Eden by Annie Henrie Nader

Leaving Eden by Annie Henrie NaderAbout this Image: Adam fell that men might be; men are, that they might have joy. 2 Nephi 2: 25 This is a moment of profound contemplation, as Eve considers the opportunity to leave the garden of Eden. This painting is meant to show Eve contemplating joy and inherent sorrow, progress and fulfillment contrasted by toil and strife. Despite the trials ahead, she chooses to move forward, that (all men) might have joy. About the Artist: ANNIE HENRIE NADER

We take great pride and reverence in our Jesus art

Jorge Cocco employs his characteristic cubism-like style to illustrate sacred and religious scenes

Angels watch over in love and worship

- Doctrine and Covenants 38:8

This painting includes the symbols Christ used to teach them: the stony ground

Many marvel at the masterful way he portrays the love and compassion in the face of the Savior and the devotion in the eyes of the believers

and our own ability to accept callings from God

" as he jumped- and mid-air he would do flips no one else in the family could do

to seek after that which is pure

while it also serves to illuminate the lives of others

the fowls waiting to eat the seed

failed to take root and therefore provided no fruit