Artist: GayLynn Ribeira
Title: Awakening Eve
Medium: Original Oil and copic markers on canvas
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Artist Statement: 
" Awakening Eve depicts a contemporary daughter of Eve standing beneath a living, fruitful tree—the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Eve’s bold choice opened the path for growth, labor, and becoming. That same courage is required today. Around the tree, weeds spring up—representing harmful practices, limiting traditions, and attitudes that threaten the spiritual flourishing and identity of the rising generation. With garden shears in hand, the girl has clipped one such weed and pauses, looking heavenward for confirmation that her discernment aligns with God’s will. This act honors the sacred stewardship of women: carefully pruning what constricts faith, protecting what nurtures life, and cultivating a Zion of equality, revelation, and full partnership—so every child can grow into their God-given identity and potential.