A new permanent exhibit called the “Tree of Life Garden” is now open at Thanksgiving Point, showcasing more than 130 bronze sculptures that narrate the story of the Tree of Life from the Book of Mormon. The exhibit has been nearly five years in the making.
Visitors are captivated by the artistry. “I am amazed, just absolutely amazed, as I look around and just the storytelling and everything is so beautiful,” said Kimberly Pineda from Provo.
Maria Denny of West Jordan expressed similar sentiments. “I just feel the peace and like I’m in awe to see all that she did and how she portrayed everything. I feel grateful and the joy of being here,” she said.
The Tree of Life Garden was a vision of Angela Johnson, a world-renowned sculptor from Highland. “When people move through this exhibit, it is meant for them to relate to it. That’s the most important thing, is that they actually feel they’re part of the story,” Johnson explained.
The exhibit portrays the vision of the Book of Mormon prophet Lehi, depicting the human family’s journey toward experiencing the love of God and the challenges faced along the way. “The terraced design is really quite beautiful because it does communicate a journey, and the different choices that we make along the way,” Johnson said.