text: Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. ~ John Taylor (D&C 135:3)
  As a singular instrument in the Lord's hands I can only imagine that there would have been many occasions even in a single day where the prophet Joseph Smith would have received moments of inspiration, revelation and understanding. Just as the morning light streams through a nearby window into the face of this great man of vision, I hoped people might look at this man and feel the need to be still and know that God is God. I hoped to achieve some authenticity with this piece by using some furniture and other items from Nauvoo that I was fortunate enough to photograph and I would like to gratefully acknowledge the work of sculptor DJ Bawden who has spent many years researching the prophet's likeness. ~ Simon Dewey