About the painting
THE LAST SUPPER WITH TWELVE TRIBES
by Hyatt Moore
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About the painting
Who are the tribes?
What is the message?
Biography and interview with Hyatt Moore, the painter
ABOUT THE PAINTING
The original of “The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes” is a 20-foot-long
oil/acrylic painting by artist Hyatt Moore. It proclaims the good news
of Jesus which extends to people around the world. Roughly patterned
after Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, this painting shows God’s
love for all people, tribes, and nations.
Date Painted: December 2000 in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.
First exhibited January 2001 at Vancouver Mission Fest, attended by
about 10,000 people.
This painting has been on display at the Trinity Western University in
Vancouver, British Columbia, and at the annual Christian Booksellers
Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. It is currently circulating throughout
the United States.
WHO ARE THE TRIBES?
Instead of showing disciples from Jesus’ day, the painting shows the
disciples as depicted by people from the Crow tribe of Montana, the
Berber tribe of North Africa, the Maasi of Kenya, China, Ecuador,
Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Tzeital tribe of Mexico, Canela of Brazil,
Papua New Guinea, Salish of British Columbia, and Russia.
Hyatt Moore, a member of Wycliffe Bible Translators, who has traveled
and painted in a score of countries, plus living in Guatemala and
Papua New Guinea, emphasizes that Jesus speaks to each person in his
own language.
With more than 6000 languages in the world, it is a wonder to think
that the Lord speaks them all—to each person in the language of the
heart.
THE MESSAGE
The painting shows the importance of worldwide missions and the
diversity of God’s family under heaven, and the diversity that will be
represented in heaven. One day all those who are redeemed by Jesus
Christ will be gathered together at His table.
This touching painting was exhibited at CBA International in July,
2001, in Atlanta, GA, at the invitation of Bill Anderson, president of
CBA, for the International Marketplace. People would glance at the
painting, then stop and look again.
“Awesome,” “Touching,” “Powerful,” were comments. People of many
nations, convention security guards, representatives of colleges and
relief organizations, and a mother who had adopted children from other
countries said they were touched by it. Some lingered to look at the
life-size people, others pulled their friends over to point out the
various tribes pictured, and still others with tears in their eyes
said how much it was affecting them. Fine art reproductions (some
limited editions) of the painting, and charts, are all available from
Rose Publishing, Inc.
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST, HYATT MOORE
Q: Tell me about your education and previous work.
A: I have a BA from Dallas Baptist University and a MA from Azusa
Pacific University in Leadership. I was president of Wycliffe Bible
Translators USA from 1991-1997. Recently, I was with the Canada
Institute of Linguistics as Director of Development. It was there that
I began developing as an artist. My wife, Ann, is also an artist. I am
currently working with a subsidiary of Wycliffe, The Seed Company, as
Creative Director.
Other Affiliations: I am on the board of the Federation of Canadian
Artists.
Family: We have four children.
Q: Where are you from?
A: I was born in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in New Jersey and
Wisconsin before moving to Palos Verdes Estates, California, when I
was 12 years old.
Q: When did you start drawing?
A: I always drew, but in a haphazard way. My father was so able in so
many areas, including drawing and painting. He didn’t take it
seriously. He took it as a hobby, so I didn’t take it seriously
either. I enjoyed graphic design for many years. I did some drawing
and lots of thumbnail sketches. I took some classes in design. It came
quite naturally. Later on, I realized I could practice my art and draw
during meetings and at odd moments. It was an amusement, but I wanted
to get better. My sketchbook was like a journal.
Q: How did you develop as an artist?
A: In Canada, while serving Wycliffe, I concentrated on my painting
and found it integrated with Bible translation and missions work. I
had always taken photographs of the people I met in the 20 countries I
went to. I lived in Papua New Guinea and Guatemala. In New Guinea, I
co-authored a book In Search of a Source documenting a Bible
translator’s work with tribal people.
I started painting portraits of these people. I wanted to preserve
their beauty and dignity as people made in the image of God. I had a
number of one- and two-man shows in Canada, in art galleries,
universities, churches, and civic centers.The subject matter had a
specific effect on people. It reminded them of the dignity of people
around the world, particularly tribal people.
After a few years of enjoying art on my own and doing it “on the
side,” the idea came over me that I would become a painter. At a stop
sign one day, I saw some art in a gallery window. “I can do that!” I
thought. “I can apply myself if I want to do that.” But life was so
full. I lost the vision. I could do a little bit each day. So I did
that for a year. Then I changed jobs.
I knew that part of the next job would allow time to develop as an
artist for whatever future contribution I could make. It was like
going back to school at mid life.
I found that early on, God used my art. It was used to produce the
book, In the Image of God, a collection of paintings by other
missionaries as well as my own paintings. I realized that people could
misunderstand how I was using my time. I felt guilty for having such
a good time doing art. But I felt the Lord saying, “If you don’t
develop your skill, there is nothing to use.” Now I am beginning to
see how God is continuing to use my skill.
Q: How did you happen to paint “The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes”?
A: In December of 2000, the city-wide Mission Fest was being prepared
in Vancouver. I had made a painting for the Wycliffe booth every year.
This year, we were designing a 20 foot booth. I thought I would make a
20 foot painting. I thought of the idea of Jesus at the Last Supper,
but instead of his original disciples, painting disciples from all
over the world. I thought it might be criticized as being sacreligious
or too radically different. It would be roughly patterned after
Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting. How can anyone imitate Da Vinci?
As I considered the possibility, I received encouragement from two
friends.
I started on the planning. I had about a month to work on it, I
thought. Then a Christian newspaper got wind of it and wanted a
picture of it for their mission supplement. They needed it in a week
for their printing deadline!
Since I have magazine background, I understood. (After college, I was
the art director of Surfer magazine. I did that for nine years.) I
could rise to the “due date.” It forced a fairly loose style of
painting.
I painted the picture in a classroom of the Canada Institute of
Linguistic during Christmas break when no one was there. It was the
only wall I had that was big enough to put it up and stand back to
look at it. The painting was finished in a week.
It wasn’t until I hung it up at the Mission Fest that I realized what
I had. Thousands of people came in and their mouths dropped. I made a
poster and then a bookmark and people started asking for art
reproductions. By the response of the people there, I realized this
was the strongest image I had ever done.
Q: What is your vision for the future?
A: My vision is to paint more tribal people. These people are worth
it. Painting their portraits elevates their dignity. They can’t afford
portraits, but they are worth portraits because they are beautiful.
They are made in the image of God. I have just moved back to
California and painted a picture of an Indian group here.
Q: Where did you get the spiritual dimension in your life?
A: I was raised a Christian, but went my own way from that during a
prodigal son period and “returned to my father’s home” when I was 27
after wandering for 10 years
I had a radical life change and had answers and a new life. I
dedicated my life to the Lord to see what he would do with it. He
guided me. I changed my direction. I got rid of my Porsche, my
sailboat, my house and my job, things that had been my main identity,
and went to serve with Wycliffe in Guatemala and took a job at the
bottom of the ladder. It was a test. I believe I passed it. Life has
become abundant.
Q: How did your 20 foot painting get from Canada to CBA International
in Atlanta this year?
Rose Publishing, Inc., in Torrance, CA, is my distributor of fine art
reproductions of the painting to Christian bookstores and
organizations. There are three main reproductions of “The Last Supper
with Twelve Tribes”: A 10 foot giclee (zhee-clay) on canvas, a 5 foot
giclee on canvas, and a 40 inch giclee on high quality paper. (Giclee
is the highest quality fine art printing technology today and provides
the most faithful reproduction to the original.)
Rose Publishing is also producing two wall charts (19”x26”) of the
painting that will fit in their permanent wood displays for
bookstores. One on black is titled “What Language Would He Use to
Speak to Each of These? Their Own.” The second chart on light beige
is titled “Revelation 5:7 From Every Tribe and Language and People
and Nation.”
ORDERING INFORMATION
There are several ways to order this painting. See our website or ask
for a catalog for actual pictures: www.rose-publishing.com (Click on
Missions.)
1.
“What Language Would He Use?” Wall Chart
This wall chart shows the painting THE LAST SUPPER WITH 12 TRIBES. The
text asks, “What language would He use to speak to each of these?” The
answer? “Their own.”
With more than 6,000 languages in the world, it is a wonder to think
that the Lord speaks them all—to each person in the language of the
heart. This wall chart shows the importance of worldwide missions and
the diversity of God’s family under heaven, and the diversity that
will be represented in heaven. Reproducible worksheets on the back
focus on the Great Commission, the biblical basis for missions, and
the need for Bible translation for the 300 million people who have no
Bible in their language. Wall chart Size: 19" x 26" (the painting
covers an area of 5.5” x 25.5” on this wall chart). Available
laminated or unlaminated.
Stock #528X What Language? wall chart (unlaminated) 990198324X $9.99
Stock #528L What Language? wall chart (laminated) 9901983312...$13.99
2.
Revelation 5:9 wall chart
This wall chart shows the painting THE LAST SUPPER WITH 12 TRIBES. The
text says, “Revelation 5:9 Every Tribe, Every Language, Every People
and Nation”
Along with the remarkable painting, Revelation 5:9 is featured in
beautifully hand lettered calligraphy. It speaks of all those for whom
Christ died and who will one day be gathered together at His table in
Heaven. Reproducible worksheets on the back focus on the Great
Commission, how people can help missionaries, and the remaining task
of evangelism. Wall chart Size: 19" x 26" (the painting covers an area
of 5.5” x 25.5” on this wall chart).
Stock #529X Revelation 5:9 wall chart (unlaminated) 990198338X
....$9.99
Stock #529L Revelation 5:9-wall chart (laminated)
9901983452.......$13.99
3. Fine Art Collectibles
“The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes” is also available in limited
edition “giclee” (zhee-clay) prints in various sizes and materials.
Giclee is the highest quality fine art printing technology today and
provides the most faithful reproduction to the original. Inks are
durable and beautiful. Each print is numbered and signed by the
artist. The 40-inch-wide version on high quality watercolor paper is
spectacular in a frame. The 5-foot-wide canvas giclee shows
beautifully stretched, even without a frame. Shipped rolled in a
protective tube to contiguous 48 US states only. Shipping & insurance
surcharge: $15.00 ea.
531X Last Supper, on canvas, 5 feet wide
............................$650.00
646723001957
532X Last Supper, on quality paper, 40 inches
wide.......................$300.00
646723001964
Freight to the contiguous USA: $6.90 per chart/poster order ($25 when
ordering fine art collectibles).
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