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| Spirit Baby 3, Acrylic on board, 4X6 |
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| Spirit Baby 2, Acrylic on board, 4X6 |
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| Spirit Baby 3, Acrylic on board, 4X6 |
Growing up as a Mormon I was taught that before all people are born on earth we lived in a preexistence and were “spirit children” of God before our physical birth. I always imagined spirit children as babies possessing infinite wisdom like elderly people. The babies in these paintings are like mini-adults wearing oversized glasses to represent their wisdom. I never thought these spirit children would be sad or serious. For me the idea of being in an existence before birth is playful and fun. By portraying spirit babies in a less serious manner I am offering a carefree and lighthearted take on life before birth.
