Rainbow Runner, 2024

Made with: Acrylic Glow in the Dark pigment powder Rainbows shine with black light and some of the images glow in the dark.  Growing up gay and having a relationship with God was challenging. Many in the LGBT community are taught that their i...

Made with: Acrylic Glow in the Dark pigment powder Rainbows shine with black light and some of the images glow in the dark.  Growing up gay and having a relationship with God was challenging. Many in the LGBT community are taught that their identity conflicts with religious beliefs. For years, I internalized this conflict, feeling undeserving of God's love because of societal judgments about being gay like it being a sin or a choice. I struggled to reconcile my identity with my faith, questioning if I could truly connect with God while being who I am. Then, one day, I realized: What if God intentionally made me this way? Since then, I firmly believe that God creates each of us perfectly. Whether gay, trans, or anywhere in between, I trust that God loves us unconditionally. This belief inspired me to create "Rainbow Runner," symbolizing God's inclusive love for all. This artwork reflects my journey back to God and aims to inspire others like me to freely return to Him, disregarding the opinions of others.