Sacred Art by Contemporary Artists
The contemporary landscape of sacred art is very diverse. It stretches from academic figurative paintings to abstract art. Let’s meet the artists and admire the diversity in contemporary Christian sacred art!
Contemporary artists use contemporary techniques and materials, just as the Renaissance masters did in their time. Materials and techniques change over time, but the idea and purpose of sacred painting remain unchanged.
All modern artists convey in their art their vision, their feelings and their understanding of the sacred. And if the work of one artist does not coincide with your feelings, then for someone else the work of the same artist will become that very moment of truth, revelation and a bright impulse for a deeper understanding of the nature and essence of the sacred.
//…in alphabetical order//
Giovanni Alberti
A contemporary Italian artist whose art is born from “solitude, reflection and daily exercise”. He believes that sacred art is a beautiful form of a protest against meaningless “consumer goods” decorations in churches…
Thomas Blackshear
Sacred art paintings are given by God. All you have to do is copy what God has shown you…
Martin Damian
A contemporary Czech icon painting artist. A Catholic artist who creates sacred art based on the Orthodox tradition of iconography…
Roberto Ferri
In Roberto Ferri’s works the realism is intertwined with the surrealism, the mysticism is touching the sacred and the gloomy mood Disappears illuminated by Caravaggio’s light. Read more >>
Silvia Gasparrini
An Italian contemporary icon painting artist. Sacred art for Silvia is more than just an image, it goes beyond the tradition and is impossible without the purity of soul, the enlightenment of thoughts and the prayer.
Felipe Rivera Ortiz
A self-taught Puerto Rican artist. Learned to draw from a book that his uncle gave him. Wanted to become a priest. Painted one of the official portraits of the Pope Francis…
Marc Padeu
Baptism is always a transformation of a person. Submitting your life to God and submitting your body to the power of water. For Cameroonian artist Marc Padeu the baptism is a dramaturgy that is created by participants and observers alike. Baptism for Padeu is a manifestation of collective faith…
Elena Prosperi
Elena Prosperi is Florentine contemporary artist whose works of sacred art are dynamic, emotional and sensual. Graduate from Sacred Art School in Florence….
Filippo Rossi
“The responsibility of an artist as a Christian lies entirely in speaking to his or her contemporaries, including atheists, without imposing anything, only suggesting, opening passages, making the mystery sparkle.”
Zimou Tan
An artist with the passion for God whose face he does not depict. Converted to Christianity when he was 40 and believed to have Buddhist influence and the desire for a philosophical exploration of life. His art journey changed since his conversion to Christianity…..
Nacho Valdés
A painting professor at the Sacred Art School Firenze in Florence, Italy. He went from landscapes and portraits to sacred art. His altarpieces can be found around the world. Just like his students – scattered around the globe, they carry his passion for sacred art….
Tianna Williams
Tianna Williams’ sacred art is poetic. It allows you to immerse yourself in a deep and intimate relationship with saints depicted. And then it becomes truly a beautiful friendship with holy souls…..
