My Beloved
2024-05-03 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | LUZ ART Gallery, 1640 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
My Beloved
Yeltsin Canini describes “The Universal Bride,” a painting that is unfinished at the time of this interview. Opening May 3rd at LUZ Art Dallas, the finished piece will tie together the My Beloved exhibition. He says, “The Universal Bride” is “all nations coming together to be the beloved of the King and to be with Him in His Kingdom.” My Beloved is a series representing seven countries with portraits of seven brides. Canini researched bridal garb and traditions to symbolize each nation. This parallels the anticipation of the church being ready for its bridegroom Jesus Christ. The universal theme represents the reality that salvation is available to all, and that God celebrates our unique qualities and cultural ways of worship.
The brides are a mix of nations – India, China, Korea, Germany, Israel, Ukraine, and Ethiopia – also represent Biblical figures. In Korea, the bridal procession includes a dancer who announces the arrival of the bride and groom. To Canini, this symbolizes David ushering in the Ark of the Covenant. Germany represents Mary. She is carrying a lamb to represent her role as a vessel that carried Christ into the world. Canini parallels the attempted eradication of one breed of German sheep to the killing of male children and newborns by King Herod. A few sheep survived, and Jesus was kept safe and fulfilled his purpose. “Mary is carrying a remnant of what will be sent to the slaughter,” says Canini, “the last sacrifice for our sins.”
Ultimately, the bride is a symbol of mankind. Canini recognizes that men may struggle with this symbol. He interprets it as being deeply known by God and submitting to his sovereignty, for men and women. “Men can be the bride, too, and see God as our beloved,” says Canini. “We are under his covering all the days of our lives and will be in eternity with him.”
The universal focus of the exhibition transcends current issues surrounding the opposition of genders, racial and ethnic strain, and literal warfare. We are all the beloved of God and are called to recognize his sovereignty over us.
View My Beloved at LUZ Art Dallas
Opening May 3rd, 2024
1640 Irving BLVD
Dallas, TX 75207
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Yeltsin Canini’s paintings are informed by a passion for art history and personal spiritual revelations. Canini began studying painting while living in Puerto Rico at the age of fourteen. He later moved to Dallas, Texas, and studied fine art, art history, and museum studies at Dallas College and the University of Texas at Arlington. He has created award-winning fine art and museum education programs.

"Imago Dei" at the Venice Biennale
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-11-09 17:00 | LUZ ART Gallery, 1640 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Luz Art proudly announces the presentation of “Imago Dei” at the Venice Biennale, running from July 1st to July 21st, 2024. This distinguished group exhibition will delve into the profound theme of creation, offering diverse interpretations of the image of God. The curated selection of artworks will reflect on the divine essence of individuality and our unique status as created beings.
The exhibition will feature an impressive lineup of artists, including Mark Hernandez, Debbie Clark, Mindi Oaten, Rachel Neikirk, Marguerite Anglin, Kathryn Yarbrough, Heather Strazza, Katie Babb, Katharine Ward, Wayne Forte, Muriel Kom, and Sandra Bowden.
Artistic creation is deeply rooted in our divine connection to God. The term “Imago Dei” encapsulates this concept, emphasizing humanity’s ability to forge identities and transform ideas into tangible art. This process mirrors God’s creation narrative in Genesis – a cycle of observation, reflection, planning, and manifesting the intangible. Our creative gift enables us to participate in this divine process, inviting God’s presence and honoring Him through our artistic endeavors.
The International Fine Art Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the development and promotion of sacred artworks, proudly supports this exhibition.

Imago Dei
God says in Genesis 1:26, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” In the creation narrative of Genesis, it is clear that God makes a distinction between His creation of humanity and everything else He creates. God uniquely creates mankind in His own image. If humans are made in the image of God then we have inherent value bestowed on us by our Creator. If we posses God’s likeness then we are to live in a way that reflects His loving and righteous character. Being like God, He has gifted mankind with the authority to rule and steward His other creations. The beginning of our story shows us God’s original intention for us and it also shows us how the first humans used our free will to choose what God never intended for us.
In Genesis 2:16-17, God gives the first man a command to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil because death would be the result. Eve, tempted by the serpent gave some of the forbidden fruit to her husband Adam and they rebelled against God together. Humanity was expelled from Eden but, not left without hope. It was the beginning of the longing for the One that would restore humanity to its rightful place. The paradise that was lost in Adam has been found in God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Adam introduced sin and death into the human condition. Jesus introduced everlasting life by His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. He will save all those who repent and trust in Him. The Apostle Paul says In Romans 5:17, “For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”
-Eric Turcott, Principal Theologian

Lucha Libre
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 548 West 28th St. Suite 528, New York, NY, 10001, 548 West 28th St., Suite #528, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Step into “LUCHA LIBRE,” an evocative exhibition by artist Mark Hernandez that intertwines culture and scripture. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant tradition of lucha libre, this collection transforms the ring of life into a canvas of spiritual warfare, inviting viewers to engage with profound biblical narratives. Mark harnesses the energy and symbolism of lucha libre—an emblem of resilience—to illuminate the spiritual battles we all face. Each artwork serves as a visual allegory, reflecting the fierce journey of faith, where the stakes are high and the spirit of lucha embodies the fight for inner strength and divine connection.

This exhibition encourages audiences to explore their personal struggles through the lens of spirituality. Mark invites viewers to confront their spiritual wrestling matches, fostering an intimate dialogue with God and a deeper understanding of their faith. The vibrant colors and dynamic forms celebrate Hispanic heritage while reminding us of the transformative power of belief. Join us in the spirit of “LUCHA LIBRE,” and let these works inspire you to embrace your own journey of spiritual warfare, urging you to rise, reflect, and reclaim your strength in the divine narrative.

"Eden Restored" - Rachel Neikirk
2025-01-14 08:00 - 2025-03-31 23:30 | 31 Rue Meslay, 75003 Paris – Metro Republique, 31 Rue Meslay, Paris, 75003, France
Luz Art NYC presents “Eden Restored” artist Rachel Neikirk.
In this exhibition “Eden Restored” silk painter Rachel Neikirk presents heaven as a glorious, global garden. She draws upon tree and garden metaphors from throughout the Bible, especially in Genesis, Revelation, and the Gospels. Jesus is the Gardener and Vinedresser of a multifaceted garden containing stunning flora and fauna from twelve regions of the earth. The twelve regions refer to the twelve gemstones and twelve kinds of fruit born by the Tree of Life in Revelation 21-22. Within the gardens are men and women representing a restored Adam and Eve from the nations of the earth, abiding in Jesus the Vine. The seven-foot-tall silk paintings fill the room, inviting everyone to get lost in imagining the glory that is to be revealed in the new heavens and the new earth.

Behold Him: The One who Transforms
2025-01-15 - 2025-02-15 | LUZ ART Gallery, 1640 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
“Behold Him: The One who Transforms,” is a forty-piece collection that invites viewers on a transformative journey through Jesus’ earthly life & mission, intertwined with the motif of the monarch butterfly. This symbol, representing rebirth and transformation, parallels the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, offering a profound reflection on spiritual renewal.

The Scandal Of Grace
2025-03-05 - 2025-06-30 | Palazzo Morosini, Calle Della Malvasia, Sestiere Cannaregio 4505, Venice, Calle de la Malvasia, Italy
Featured Artwork By: Wayne Forte, Debbie Clark, Heather Strazza, Erika Farcia, Rachel Neikirk, Muriel Kom
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GV635[vs] Divoratori
2025-09-18 - 2025-11-30 | 548 West 28th St. Suite 528, New York, NY, 10001, 548 West 28th St., Suite #528, New York, NY, 10001, United States
GV635[vs] Divoratori
An artistic project by Valeria Fondi
Created in 2014, GV635[vs] Divoratori is a photographic project by Italian artist Valeria Fondi, exploring the theme of spiritual hunger through a series of deeply symbolic and three-dimensional images, inspired by chapter 6 of John’s gospel. The visual journey investigates various forms of inner emptiness and hollow religiosity that, while appearing to offer spiritual solutions, fail to nourish the soul or bring it peace. The photographs confront modern dependencies — wealth, the obsession with luxury, and media idolatry — ultimately portraying the extreme consequences of an unquenched hunger: disorientation, isolation, and madness.
The project culminates in two images inspired by the Song of Songs, where a woman, exhausted and seated in the shadows with open hands, surrenders after a long and futile search. It is in the heart of the night that she encounters Jesus, the Bridegroom of her soul. Her face, darkened by mud — a symbol of sin’s obscuration — is illuminated as Christ draws near. A living flame glows in her eyes, the sign of revelation beginning to take hold within her. That light is Christ, the Redeemer of her soul — the one who nourishes and brings peace to all who earnestly seek Him.
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Artist Biography
Valeria Fondi is an Italian artist and author whose creative journey began shortly after high school with the study of Scripture. A profound encounter with the Gospel has left an indelible mark on her life and motivated her to passionately explore foundational biblical principles, which now form the core of her artistic expression.
From this spiritual exploration have emerged various projects, including the poetry collection Blooming Love and the photographic cycle GV635[vs] Divoratori, a series focused on the soul’s hunger. This visual project debuted in 2014 at Open Art House in Ivrea, and is now being presented for the first time in the United States at Luz Art Gallery in New York. In 2015, she published the artistic manifesto The Language of Heaven, a reflection on the urgency of using contemporary visual language to transform Italy’s collective imagination around the figure of Christ. The text is enriched with contributions from artists of the SVA group in Milan, with whom she collaborated for several years.
Before moving to Venice, she published her first biblical study book, Face to Face with the King, in which she describes twelve one‑to‑one encounters between Jesus and ordinary men and women, each conveying a spiritual principle from His Kingdom. She is currently working on her first novel, dedicated to the spiritual realm and the language of the Spirit.

2026 Wild 4 Jesus Conference - Salt & Light
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | 4501 Boardwalk Wildwood, NJ 08260, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
A gathering to reflect Christ in today’s world through creativity, truth, and love.

Luz Art presents the Wild 4 Jesus Conference, a dynamic celebration of God-given creativity across multiple art forms. This gathering honors the unique identity found in Christ and the powerful expression of the Holy Spirit through the arts.
Featuring speakers, artists, and pastors passionate about evangelism through creativity, this conference is designed to:

Inspire artists
Encourage
Build meaningful connections within the Christian creative community
Ignite the fire of Revival

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Curated Talks
Worship & Baptisms
Healing Through Painting
Dance Sessions & Art Workshops
Live Dance Performances
Fashion Show
Contemporary Art Exhibition

From the Founder – Carmelita Greco

“God inspires us to use the gifts He has given us.”
Carmelita Greco, founder of Luz Art, believes we are entering a season of a “Kingdom Renaissance.” The vision for Wild 4 Jesus was birthed through prayer, dreams, and reflection on scripture.
While “wild” may not traditionally describe faith, the movement of the Holy Spirit throughout scripture—through visions, dreams, prophetic words, and Spirit-led encounters—has always been powerful, unexpected, and transformative.
This “wild expression” represents:

The fire of revival
The bold movement of the Spirit
A faith that ignites hearts and transforms lives

Like the prophets—visionaries often misunderstood and tested—artists carry a unique calling. Wild 4 Jesus creates space for Christian creatives to boldly express, connect, and walk fully in that calling. We welcome all to join and unlock your hidden creativity. You were created to create!
Join us as we celebrate faith, creativity, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.
Register Today!

Art Exhibition "Every Tribe, Every Nation"
2026-04-18 12:00 - 2026-07-01 12:00 | 548 West 28th St. Suite 528, New York, NY, 10001, 548 West 28th St., Suite #528, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Overview
Dive into diverse cultures at the Art Opening “Every Tribe, Every Nation” – where stories come alive!

Art Exhibition Every Tribe, Every Nation
Luz Art presents a contemporary art exhibition featuring visionary painter Muriel-Laure Kom and emerging artist Kaweesi Mesearch.
Representing Cameroon and Uganda, these artists bring powerful visual narratives shaped by faith, resilience, and cultural identity. Through deeply personal yet universally resonant works, the exhibition invites viewers into stories of perseverance, spiritual awakening, and hope.
Muriel-Laure Kom’s work opens a window into the spiritual realm—expressing divine encounters that transcend time and space. Using oil, mixed media, gold leaf, and organic materials, her richly textured paintings explore the intersection of the visible and invisible, rooted in her Cameroonian heritage.
Kaweesi Mesearch’s artistic journey began in Uganda, where he pursued his calling with determination despite early challenges. Grounded in faith, his work reflects perseverance, devotion, and purpose. His rising career includes recognition as the 2024 BIC Art Master Uganda.
Join us to celebrate Every Tribe, Every Nation.
