Drew Petty

Sacred, 2026

Mixed media

Many religious institutions instill a belief in their followers that salvation can only come from outside of themselves. As the sun pours through a window, we see God's hand shining light on all that's worth seeing. This piece asserts that, on the contrary, the light which illuminates the world can come from no other source than what is already within us. Salvation can be found in everything, even the seemingly insignificant moments. Faith lies waiting in the mundane.