Mothers in Art

Mothers and mother figures play a vital role in the lives of individuals and society as a whole. In our fast-paced modern world that relies so heavily on numbers and status, it is easy for their role to be minimalized and their sacrifices to go unrewarded. But in God’s eyes, there is no higher calling. 

As M. Russell Ballard taught: “There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.” From the time of courageous mother Eve to our present day, motherhood remains something essential and sacred. 

This selection of motherhood art captures some essence of what it means to be a mom. There are certainly days when it does not feel like a masterpiece, but the rewards can be far more beautiful than anything else the world offers. 

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A mother-daughter daughter relationship can be a very special thing. It is a bond that can last even beyond the veil. Influencing generations, a healthy relationship between mothers and daughters is a celebration of womanhood that is beautiful to behold. Of course, no relationship is perfect and some can even leave scars, but we love the way our artists have captured the ideal in their paintings.

The ties between mother and son carry a reflection of something divine. After all, we read in the scriptures how much Christ valued His relationship with His mother, Mary. Like Mary, a mother might have an innate way of understanding her son in a way that helps him grow. In return, a son, like Christ, might ensure that his mother is cared for. These paintings depict different young mothers caring for their little boys. 

The powers of creation are sacred reminders that we are children of an endlessly creative God. Women are trusted with such an important part of giving life to His children. Like anything sacred, it requires great personal sacrifice to achieve what, by all definitions, is something of a miracle.

These touching paintings capture some of the purse essences of motherhood. The intimate connection between a mother and her infant grants a glimpse of the sort of love our Heavenly Parents have for us as their children. While we live in a fallen and often harsh world, these scenes remind us that there are moments when Heaven itself seems to settle around us.

God’s entire plan for His children is centered on the family. And while no family is perfect, there is hope in knowing that our Heavenly Parents want us all to have a chance to become our best selves and to one day return to them. Mothers are a core part of His plan for creating homes for His children to develop and grow, playing a foundational role in the family. Each of these paintings is a beautiful tribute to the sort of inspiration each of our artists’ families brings.

Visit our site to peruse our full gallery of Latter-day Saint artwork celebrating motherhood. And if you liked this blog, you might also want to check out:

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