Alpha (Α) and Omega (Ω): A Chiasmus Series
I. Here Am I, Send Me: Abraham 3:27
II. Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and Laid in a Manger: Luke 2:7
III. Nevertheless Not My Will, but Thine, Be Done: Luke 22:42
IV. Wrapped in Linen and Laid in a Sepulchre: Luke 23:53
V. I Am Your Advocate: Doctrine and Covenants 110:4
I. Here Am I, Send Me: Abraham 3:27
II. Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and Laid in a Manger: Luke 2:7
III. Nevertheless Not My Will, but Thine, Be Done: Luke 22:42
IV. Wrapped in Linen and Laid in a Sepulchre: Luke 23:53
V. I Am Your Advocate: Doctrine and Covenants 110:4
OIL ON WOOD
6" x 12" 1.5
2023-2024
The Alpha and Omega Series is a collection of five oil paintings that traverse critical moments in the life of Jesus Christ, from His pre-mortal offering to His eternal advocacy. Each painting intertwines love, sacrifice, and resurrection themes, creating a chiasmus where the first and last, second and fourth pieces mirror each other, and the third stands as the climactic center. Together, they reveal Christ’s role as Alpha—the beginning—and Omega—the completion.
I. Here Am I, Send Me: Abraham 3:27
This painting depicts the Savior’s willing submission to the Father’s plan in the pre-mortal council. With outstretched hands, Christ offers Himself the chosen one to fulfill the Atonement, symbolizing His role as the Alpha—the beginning of all things.
This painting depicts the Savior’s willing submission to the Father’s plan in the pre-mortal council. With outstretched hands, Christ offers Himself the chosen one to fulfill the Atonement, symbolizing His role as the Alpha—the beginning of all things.
II. Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and Laid in a Manger: Luke 2:7
In a moment of humble grandeur, this piece portrays the infant Christ, wrapped in swaddling clothes and resting in a manger. The scene reflects the Savior’s humble beginnings on earth, a foreshadowing of His ultimate sacrifice, surrounded by symbols of life and death.
In a moment of humble grandeur, this piece portrays the infant Christ, wrapped in swaddling clothes and resting in a manger. The scene reflects the Savior’s humble beginnings on earth, a foreshadowing of His ultimate sacrifice, surrounded by symbols of life and death.
III. Nevertheless Not My Will, but Thine, Be Done: Luke 22:42
This painting captures the poignant moment in Gethsemane when Christ submits entirely to the Father’s will. His agony is depicted as He takes upon Himself the sins of the world, emphasizing His profound obedience and love for mankind.
This painting captures the poignant moment in Gethsemane when Christ submits entirely to the Father’s will. His agony is depicted as He takes upon Himself the sins of the world, emphasizing His profound obedience and love for mankind.
IV. Wrapped in Linen and Laid in a Sepulchre: Luke 23:53
The body of Christ, wrapped in burial linen and placed in a tomb, mirrors His birth in simplicity and symbolism. This piece bridges death and resurrection, representing His ultimate sacrifice and power over the grave.
The body of Christ, wrapped in burial linen and placed in a tomb, mirrors His birth in simplicity and symbolism. This piece bridges death and resurrection, representing His ultimate sacrifice and power over the grave.
V. I Am Your Advocate: Doctrine and Covenants 110:4
The final painting in the series presents Christ in His resurrected glory, advocating for mankind before the Father. It culminates in His eternal role as Omega—the end of all things and the eternal mediator who bridges the gap between justice and mercy.
The final painting in the series presents Christ in His resurrected glory, advocating for mankind before the Father. It culminates in His eternal role as Omega—the end of all things and the eternal mediator who bridges the gap between justice and mercy.
Together, these works explore the depth of the Savior's love and His eternal mission as the Alpha and Omega.
One viewer has described the series as "a masterclass in visual storytelling."