Art, humans, and God?

                                      How could art, humans, and God be related?

Hello! This is Emanuely speaking. Today, I'm going to talk about art, humans, and God! Yep, they’re (well, we’re) all connected somehow, and that’s one of my favorite themes (maybe even my favorite) to talk about.

First, let’s analyze art. When I say "art," I mean literature, paintings, poetry—everything we classify as art. If we look closely, it’s clear that art is, in some way, a reflection of the artist. For example, Jane Austen’s books show us how society functioned in England during her time. She often satirizes social customs—reflecting her opinions—and at the same time, we see a lot of Christian influence (yes, if you didn’t know, she was a Christian). So, in every Austen book, we see a part of her. But that doesn’t mean the reflection is always easy to see. Art can be about the reality of the artist or even about what the artist wishes their life could be. It can reflect their happiness, sadness, or even darker thoughts.

Through art, we can see human imperfection. There is no perfect art, and within art, there’s much that reveals human nature. But how? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. There’s usually something that "guides" the art—something the artist is searching for: perfection, love, power, or other things. So, we can infer that humans are always searching for a god, whether concrete or abstract. And speaking of imperfection, humans always make mistakes. There’s no way an artist can escape criticism, and even though they search for perfection, they often remain unfulfilled.

Now, what if I told you that every one of these aspects is already predicted in the Bible? I’m not joking! As we’ve observed, humans are imperfect and are always searching for something in their lives. We have a perfect example of this in the Bible: Solomon. Solomon searched for many things and, in the end, had everything—riches, power, and glory—but still, as he says in Ecclesiastes, he had nothing (Ecclesiastes 2:15). He concluded that he needed God. He said, "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, ‘I find no pleasure in them’" (Ecclesiastes 12:1). He trusted in his heart and understanding, which the Bible warns us not to do (Proverbs 3:5). And guess what? Solomon is the one God used to write that very verse! It's kind of ironic, right? When it comes to imperfection, the Bible calls it "sin." Sin is the opposite of God’s nature, so we can’t approach God on our own because we all have sinned, as it says in Romans 3:22-23. But there is a way to be with God again: by giving your life to Christ (Romans 3:24-26). "And in Christ, you have been brought to fullness" (Colossians 2:10).

So, we can see how these three—art, humans, and God—are beautifully intertwined! I wrote about this because (1) I love art, (2) for some reason, I love philosophical themes, and (3) my life is centered on God. If you’ve read this far, thank you!