Zinta Jaunitis makes art through serious play. She produces colorful, meandering artworks are with unexpected methods, like drawing upside down or with her non-dominant hand.

Growing up outside of the U.S., Zinta hasn’t always connected with the American heritage that has largely shaped LDS culture in prior years. As such, her list of “10 works you should know” takes more expansive view by including works from LDS culture and outside works that might resonate within the culture as well. With a good mix of Latter-day Saint and non-LDS artists in her list, you’ll find new perspectives on familiar imagery and ideas in her selections.

1.

Fourteenth Ward Relief Society (Various)
Fourteenth Ward Album Quilt, Salt Lake City, Utah (1857)
Textile, 126 x 99 inches
Church History Museum and Private Collection

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2.

Franz Johansen (American, 1928–2018)
The Rod and the Veil (1975)
Sculptural relief
Church History Museum, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

3.

Dorothea Lange (American, 1895-1965)
Clouds, Utah (1953)
Silver gelatin photograph
Brigham Young University Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Jack and Mary Lois Wheatley