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View artwork on display and for sale as part of Faith Matter's Restore Gathering Restore Each year The Compass Gallery curates the largest independent Latter-day Saint Art show in conjunction with Faith Matters Foundation's annual Restore Gathering. Featuring dozens of artists from a wide variety of backgrounds, this 200+ piece exhibit is a comprehensive look at some of the newest and most thought provoking work in the community. Group Exhibit September 24th -26th, 2026 UVU Noorda Center If there was a piece you remember seeing in person that you can't find or if you would like to use our interest free payment plan please reach out to events@thecompassgallery.com If you are at the conference, you can shop online, select pickup and use code RESTORE26 for $10 off your order Sort by Quick View Divine Feminine - Henrie Nader Price $3,000.00 Quick View Consulting the Astronomers - DeLong Price $4,500.00 Quick View I Trust the Hope in My Heart - Reyes-Cairo Price $2,300.00 Quick View Work below the surface - Krysta Dimick Out of stock Quick View Here by Thy Great Help We've Come - Richards Price $9,500.00 Quick View Rest in Me - Eldredge Out of stock Quick View Yet (don't give up) (Reproductions) - Richards Price $7.00 Quick View Jesus Enjoys Soup (Unframed) - Hawkes Price $55.00 Quick View Tree Dance (unframed) - Owens Price $75.00 Quick View Bethlehem - Wing Price $5,500.00 Quick View The Love From Above Me - Tshikamba Price $4,750.00 Quick View SHADOW - Casey Price $4,950.00 Quick View Awakening Eve - Ribeira Price $3,800.00 Quick View Offering - Wehle Price $750.00 Quick View The Sun Queen - Soulier Price $2,200.00 Quick View 70x7 - Blake (8x10 Framed) Out of stock Quick View 70x7 - Blake (5x7 Framed) Price $200.00 Quick View 70x7 - Blake (11x14) Price $500.00 Quick View Resurrection #1 - Blake Out of stock Quick View 70x7 - Blake (14x18) Out of stock Load More Related Products Quick View Underwing - Liddiard Price $300.00 Quick View Common Blue - Candari Price $135.00 Quick View Blue Butterfly - Tshikamba Price $490.00 Quick View Wildflowers - Tshikamba Price $350.00 Quick View Hummingbird - Tshikamba Price $490.00 Quick View Disonycha Tenuicornis - Loveland Price $65.00 Quick View Chrysiridia Rhipheus - Loveland Price $120.00 Quick View Dusk and Dawn - Wheatley Price $300.00 Quick View Vessels - Wheatley Price $300.00 Quick View Audiobook - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Reading at Dawn - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Afternoon Reading - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Midnight Reading - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Sunset Reading - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Morning Reading - Payne Out of stock Quick View Study for Reading at Twilight - Payne Out of stock

Why buying the right art is good for your soul and your wallet And why working with a gallery helps you find the right art. As a gallerist, one of my main jobs is guiding collectors, like you, through the process of building their collections. Helping them understand where to start, what to consider, and where to go next as they discover, collect, and care for world-class original art. First and foremost, I believe you should buy art because it speaks to your soul. Because it ignites thoughts, feelings, and questions that you want to cultivate in your physical and mental space. But, when that purchase also comes with a large price tag like it does with work from any well established and significant artist, you might wonder: is it really worth that much? Let's talk about what makes artwork high value and why working with a gallerist can help you discern when a piece is a good investment and worth that price tag. There are three factors that most frequently play into the pricing of an artwork: 1) Rarity: how hard is it to obtain this object and/or the materials it is made out of. 2) Relevance: is this piece a cutting-edge commentary on the current moment. 3) Skill: the training and knowledge required to make it. Original art, in analog mediums, will always be rare to some degree because nothing made by human hands can ever be exactly replicated. Also, by nature, work that is made by a human is limited in its lifetime production because, eventually, all artists die. An established artist's work always significantly appreciates once it becomes a finitely limited resource. (Side note, if I mysteriously die in my 40's it's because I faked my own death so I could increase the price on my work) What might be less obvious about rarity is how unique a piece is within the larger oeuvre of an artist. This is where a gallerist's perspective is invaluable. They can give insight on whether or not the piece is a stand out piece in a way that will mark it as a key or turning point in the artist's career, and therefore more valuable in the long run, or if it is a divergence that will feel out of place and insignificant with time. When it comes to relevance, the joy for you as a collector is considering for yourself how the piece speaks to the current moment as you are experiencing it. Does it speak in a way that is timeless or fleeting? If the artist is established, it is clear that they have the conceptual skill set to continue to create work that is relevant across decades. The insight a gallerist can provide on relevance becomes more critical when the work is coming from an early or mid-career artist. A gallerist has the perspective to understand if the fledgling artist has the work ethic and critical thinking skills to sustain decades of relevant conversation with their work and thereby exponentially increase the value of their work over time. The best time to collect an artist is often early in their career, but knowing who to collect and how early to collect takes insider knowledge. Let's use these principles to consider some of the work on display at the gallery this month. J. Kirk Richards has produced another beautifully painted (skill) and questioning body of work with "Do You Consider Yourself Worthy". Each piece comes in a spectacularly crafted and one of a kind (rarity) frame featuring shell and pearl accents as a nod to ideas of immutable worth and the pearly gates of heaven. The series is a reflection on the Latter-day Saint temple recommend interview questions and Kirk's wrestling with them. In a moment when ideas of tension between institution and individual, purity and parity, and spirituality and self-determination are in the spotlight both within Latter-day Saint circles and beyond, the show provides culture specific commentary with relevance beyond the confines of a denomination. Do You Consider Yourself Worthy The collection of work by Jorge Cocco Santángelo on display offers a narratively broad scope of work in Jorge's unmistakable and groundbreaking (rare) sacrocubist style. Jorge is 90 years old and this work represents the culmination of decades (skill) of breaking outside the bounds of what American audiences expect from Christian art (relevance). As work from an artist towards the end of his career, these pieces become a more limited resource by the day. Jorge Cocco Collection But what if you are not in a place to collect work at the price point of Kirk and Jorge's? The great news is that collecting early in an artist's career is one of the best times to collect and we have work from dozens of excellent ascendant artists. Here are a few whose work echoes similar themes and styles as Kirk and Jorge and that as a gallerist I will put my full weight behind. Jenna Conlin - Jenna's work is built on the foundations of classical technique but is not bogged down by an unquestioning servitude to exact realism. Her exuberantly applied paint drifts in and out of representationalism in a way that captures both the narrative of her deep philosophical themes as well as their emotion. Lovetta Reyes Cairo - Lovetta's ethereal paintings often hold in tension soft and whimsical imagery with weighty themes of mortality, grief, and doubt. Her illustrative and unidealized figures feel both universal and uniquely human. Brandon Gonzales - Brandon's fresh crisp colors and bold gouache application bring new life to age old scriptural scenes. They invite the viewer into a never before seen cinematic perspective of what might otherwise be dog-eared imagery. If any of these artists' work intrigues you, or you would like a FREE consultation on how to best build and care for your art collection, don't hesitate to reach out. Until next month! Happy collecting! Aloha, Esther H. Candari, MFA

4 Ways Original Artwork Connects People and Creates a Sense of Belonging "At One" by GayLynn Ribeira, Spiritual Connection Art Here's the thing . In a world of social media, short videos, artificially crafted imagery, we are constantly being bombarded by imagery.   So why does anyone choose to stroll through an art gallery? There are far more images on the internet than on our walls, so why choose to come? Why choose to purchase?   Local collector and art enthusiast, Mrs. Mangum, says she chooses to interact with and be surrounded by original art for one simple reason: "Art provides connection for me."   Intrigued, we asked her to tell us more. Mangum said, "There's something joyous to be able to share my art [collection] with others. It's mama pride when I see it, not in an ego way, but in a stewardship way. I have the ability to share it. It really is a window into people's personalities."   So how exactly does art provide connection? How Art Connects People #1 - Art connects life experiences "Your Life is Your Life" Stacy Weitz Minch Have you ever seen a piece of art and thought, "this is me" or "I've been there before"? We have too. The incredible thing about this is that most likely, the artist has also passed through a similar experience that led to the creation of the artwork. Perhaps the person next to you has also had a similar experience. Suddenly, you are not alone. Someone out there has had a similar life experience to you. That realization connects souls and makes us realize that we are all not so different . How Art Connects People #2 - Art connects by connecting us to our emotions "Seeking Further Light" Jenna Conlin Emotions can be hard to put into words. Sometimes, viewing a visual representation of an emotion can lead to a revelation: "THAT is how I feel!" Connecting to your emotions helps you to better understand yourself. This in turn allows you to better show up and express yourself to the people in your life. Art connects you to the inner you . A stronger connection to self forges a stronger potential connection to others. How Art Connects People #3 - Art connects by providing beauty "Grounded" Natalie Jeanne Maybe this one feels obvious to you, but there is a reason why lovers and friends journey to sites with brilliant sunsets, scenery, and architecture. We are drawn to beauty, and we are motivated to share that beauty with those around us. Art is such a shareable form of beauty. The best part is that art is so varied and accessible, there is beauty for literally anyone and everyone of all tastes and preferences. Share your favorite artworks with your friends and family. Share why they are beautiful to you. How Art Connects People #4 - Art Connects by Fostering Discussions "Upon Reflection" Lisa DeLong Maybe you've noticed a theme. All of the ways that art connects inevitably lead to conversations and reflection. Commenting on shared experiences, felt emotions, shared beauty, and intriguing insights leads to discussions and connections that cheap imagery and fast-paced content cannot. This world is fast paced. Imagery comes and goes. A lot of it is false and contrived.   Perhaps this is what makes original artwork so valuable. It has a permanence and an ability to create connection and conversation. It is the window to the soul of the artist and a door to the soul of others. So , is original art obsolete in 2025? We don't think so.   And we wanted to start of this year personally thanking you for the connections you have made with your art, through your patronage, and through your promotions of originality and vulnerability that come with being a supporter of original, tangible, human-made artwork.   So thank you! All artwork listed is available for purchase. Click the artwork. Browse our selection Share your thoughts below! How has art created connections for you? Alondra Uhi, 1/24/25

Ed Alvarez, Victoria Schiodtz June 2nd - July 1st, 2023 Among the spaces that make up our environment, that exist between different moments and places in our lives, and that contain our memories, these pieces are found. It is what is missing, it is what evidences the loss and absence of a past time, of a place, of a person, which in turn evidences presence through the trace, the mark. ADWDAW That is filling in the blank space. To recognize that it exists as such.