Art, Faith, and the Fight for Human Dignity

March 30, 2026

Why I Make Moral Art and How You Can Help

Recently, someone asked me disapprovingly why I've been making political artwork. I wouldn't call it political art. I would call it moral art.

As a disabled artist, I have very little power in this world. I don't have much money or influence, but I've been thinking a lot about how I want to be remembered. If I'm lucky, my art may outlast me, and when that day comes, I want to be remembered as someone who stood on the right side of history, someone who spoke out against genocide, someone who didn't dehumanize people, and someone who refused to remain silent.

More importantly, I believe it's something Jesus would do.

My Newest Painting: You Did It To Me

original painting showing an ICE officer arresting a handcuffed figure of Jesus with a halo

This painting was created in response to the dehumanizing actions of ICE and the Christians cheering them on. Its title comes from Matthew 25:40: "Just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me."

No matter where you stand on immigration, I hope we can agree that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My hope for the Church is that we become more Christlike and empathetic, that our words match our deeds, and that we truly begin caring for the marginalized.

Join the Raffle and Help Make a Difference

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm partnering with Mennonite Action again. Our previous partnership raised $30,000 by raffling off two paintings, and I'm hoping this one will be just as impactful.

Throughout the month of April, anyone who makes a donation of any size to Mennonite Action will be entered into the raffle to win the original painting. Every dollar goes towards nonviolent protest, disrupting the war machine and promoting peace in the name of Jesus, organizing for an end to the occupation of Palestine, and for the liberation of all God's children.