From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Artistic and Spiritual Transformation
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”
In the vast expanse of our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves walking toward something greater than ourselves. Like two figures approaching a luminous horizon, we move from darkness into light, our path reflected in both our soul and our art. This is my story of transformation - from creating art that dwelled in shadows to embracing the radiant truth that changed everything.
There's a profound transformation that occurs when light enters our lives - not just the physical light that illuminates our world, but the spiritual light that transforms our soul. As an artist, I've witnessed this transformation firsthand, not just in my heart but on my canvas.
Looking back at my earlier work, I see now how it reflected my inner state. I was drawn to darkness, to the shocking and the stark. My art screamed for attention, each piece a desperate attempt to stand out, to be different, to make people notice. The dark colors I chose weren't just aesthetic decisions; they were manifestations of my spiritual state, though I didn't recognize it at the time.
What strikes me now is how blind I was to my own motivations. I thought art was everything, that pushing boundaries and creating shock value was the pinnacle of artistic expression. There was no inner voice convicting me to question whether this approach truly served a purpose beyond mere provocation. My work existed in a spiritual vacuum, and like a vacuum, it was dark and empty.
Then Jesus entered my life, and something remarkable began to happen. The transformation wasn't immediate or dramatic - it was subtle, like dawn breaking slowly over the horizon. I started noticing changes in my mood boards first. Where once I gravitated toward shadows and darkness, I found myself drawn to light, to warmth, to colors that spoke of hope rather than despair.
This shift wasn't just about color palette - it was about intention. My art became less about screaming for attention and more about expressing genuine emotion. The desperation faded, replaced by a gentleness that surprised me. Love began flowing through my work, not in grand gestures but in humble, quiet ways that felt more authentic than anything I'd created before.
I want to be clear: I don't believe dark art is wrong. Art has always been, and should always be, a tool for expressing our complete human experience - including our pain, our struggles, and our darker emotions. These expressions serve a vital purpose in our journey. They can be powerful vehicles for healing, allowing us to pour our darkest thoughts onto canvas and leave them there. The key difference is intention - are we creating darkness for shock value, or are we using art to process and transform our darker experiences?
What I've learned through this journey is that artistic transformation often mirrors spiritual transformation. As my relationship with Jesus deepened, my art naturally evolved. I no longer felt the need to prove anything or shock anyone. Instead, I found myself creating from a place of peace, of groundedness, of connection to something larger than myself.
The beauty of this journey lies not just in the destination but in the realization itself. Understanding how my art has changed has helped me understand how I've changed. My canvases have become testimonies not just of artistic evolution but of spiritual growth. Where once I sought attention through provocation, I now seek to share light through creation.
This transformation continues. Each piece I create is part of this ongoing journey, each brush stroke a small act of faith. And while my palette may have lightened, my art has gained a depth that no amount of darkness could provide - the depth that comes from creating not just from the soul, but from a soul illuminated by divine light.
What amazes me most is how natural this progression has felt. I didn't consciously decide to change my style or approach. Rather, as my inner world transformed, my outer expressions followed suit. It's a testament to the authenticity of spiritual transformation - when it's real, it touches every aspect of our lives, including our creative expression.
As I continue on this path, I'm grateful for both the darkness that shaped me and the light that transformed me. Each has played its part in my journey as an artist and as a believer. And while I don't know exactly where this path will lead, I know that my art will continue to reflect this beautiful journey of faith, one brushstroke at a time.
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