When Dark Clouds of Trouble Hang O’er Us
Justin Wheatley
30 x 30 inches
acrylic on canvas
Made possible by a grant from the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts, Art for Uncertain Times
When Dark Clouds of Trouble Hang O’er Us, 30 x 30 inches, acrylic on canvas.
When I think of HOme as a safe place, a common theme recurs…
On the morning of March 18th my wife and I were shaken awake by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake. It was strong enough to scare us, but mild enough to cause no damage to our home. This was Wednesday of the first week our kids were out of school due to the coronavirus. My responsibility as a physical and spiritual protector of my family was suddenly very real. One thing was for certain – we had each other and we had our Heavenly Father.
My work has long explored the idea of home. This exploration has weaved in and out of the comedy of suburbia, societal placement, and home as a haven from the outside world. When I think of the home as a safe place, a common theme recurs, which is the connection of our earthly home to our heavenly one. —Justin Wheatley, 2020
Courtesy of @justinwheatleyart
Justin Wheatley
lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and four daughters. Justin received a BFA from Utah State University and is represented by galleries in Utah, Colorado, and California. His work is included in many notable collections, including the Church History Museum, Brigham Young University, and Utah Arts and Museums.
You can find more from the artist at justinwheatley.com and @justinwheatleyart.