15 x 22” watercolor, colored pencil, ink, acrylic, and 22k gold leaf on illustration board, framed
NOTICE: This painting is on loan to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of its 12th International Art Competition. It is on display at the LDS Church History Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, from March 17, 2022 - April 1, 2023. You may purchase the piece here with the understanding that you will not receive the painting until April 2023.
I want to make space for everyone within my faith. Diversity of thought, race, sexuality, gender, language, culture, etc. brings richness to my church. We need every perspective in order to come to know God. We can be and should be unified without being homogeneous.
This portrait is of my friend Aarthi. Her family is Hindu and after joining the LDS Church she's continued to weave aspects of Hinduism into her faith. She's also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, weaving her queerness into her faith as well. She's an advocate, a teacher, a friend, a sister, and a daughter. She's bold, funny, and compassionate. She doesn't follow all of the social norms associated with Mormons. To me, she's an example of the strength of diversity within the faith I practice. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to worship with her each Sunday.
15 x 22” watercolor, colored pencil, ink, acrylic, and 22k gold leaf on illustration board, framed
NOTICE: This painting is on loan to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of its 12th International Art Competition. It is on display at the LDS Church History Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, from March 17, 2022 - April 1, 2023. You may purchase the piece here with the understanding that you will not receive the painting until April 2023.
I want to make space for everyone within my faith. Diversity of thought, race, sexuality, gender, language, culture, etc. brings richness to my church. We need every perspective in order to come to know God. We can be and should be unified without being homogeneous.
This portrait is of my friend Aarthi. Her family is Hindu and after joining the LDS Church she's continued to weave aspects of Hinduism into her faith. She's also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, weaving her queerness into her faith as well. She's an advocate, a teacher, a friend, a sister, and a daughter. She's bold, funny, and compassionate. She doesn't follow all of the social norms associated with Mormons. To me, she's an example of the strength of diversity within the faith I practice. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to worship with her each Sunday.
