The Master's Hands by Megan Rieker

Artist: Megan Rieker

Title: The Master's Hands

Medium: Oil on Canvas panel

Dimensions: 16x19" inches

Price: $1,600

Artist Statement: Clay is such a beautiful, forgiving medium and a perfect metaphor for God's Grace. Anytime an inconsistency or mistake forms, the potter can re-shape and begin again. And there is also the importance of staying centered on the wheel. Even a small deviation from the center would throw the creation of the vessel off balance. As we go through life the Master Creator is there to keep us centered and help us overcome our mistakes in our journey. He can re-form us from an indistinguishable lump of clay, to a beautiful vessel.

Artist Bio: Megan Rieker grew up in Maryland in a family of 8. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in General Fine Arts and a Masters’ Degree in Art Teaching from Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1996. She married Mark Rieker in 1992 and together have 3 boys, a Daughter-in-law and a grandson. They have been stationed in Germany, Italy, Korea, Colorado Springs CO, Goodyear AZ, Washington DC and just recently moved to Utah. In 2000, a serious case of Bell’s Palsy left Megan with the right side of her face 80% paralyzed. Soon after, she was given a blessing in which she was told to begin using her art for the church. After much prayer & study, she began the “Women of Inspiration” series, which includes women throughout LDS history as well as the ideals and values taught in the gospel. She continues to paint between piles of laundry and teaching art lessons. For the past 21 years Megan has been speaking publicly on art and religion around the world. The purpose of her work and public speaking is to uplift and inspire others to reach for our potential as children of God. Her paintings have been featured in the Ensign, the Daughters of My Kingdom book, Church videos, museums, temple visitor’s centers, and book covers. For more information, go to meganrieker.com.