This show reflects my experiences and relationship with God, seen through surrealistic and symbolic representations. This is a story of broken, dying, and rebellious humanity being saved by a perfect and loving God. This isn’t just my story—I hope that people can see their own life and story, too. Or potential story.

The use of human features, colors, subjects, and other details plays a role in the narrative of my art. The Bible uses a great deal of representation, which I take inspiration from. I try to think about the purpose behind each part of an artwork, and the message it will tell.

My approach to art has changed drastically since becoming a Christian a couple of years ago. Before knowing Jesus, my art spoke of what my life was consumed with and the deep emptiness that I was trying to fix. I made art about the drugs I used, sexual subjects, occult spirituality, depression, and anxiety—to name some. It was often dark and was like a cry for help, yet finding no relief. During this time, I was trying to find meaning and purpose in my art and life, yet I was lost. It was like a band-aid on a deeper wound.

Now my art speaks to something new. It’s still deep in my heart and soul, but it’s different. My art has become a way to share my faith and who Jesus is. It is also a way that I’ve grown closer to God. During the preparation of this show, specifically, I was challenged and encouraged in my faith. I learned more about God and who he is. Time after time, he taught me something new and deeper about himself, which is reflected in each artwork.

Throughout my faith journey, I’ve been blessed with a passionate and radical church community. This is why I chose this location for the show—this is my church. In the highs and lows, these people always point me back to my Lord and Savior, Jesus. I hope that people can see his love here.

I hope that you will see just how good and real God is through my art. He’s not some old man floating on a cloud or an impersonal deity. He’s personal and loving, like the perfect dad.

My art is counter-cultural. It is meant to challenge and encourage people. To comfort the hurting. To give shelter to the lost. To afflict the comfortable. To inspire the anxious. I want no heart to be left untouched.