J Kirk Richards

Painter J Kirk Richards describes how his artistic career has lead him to become a better Christian, through his focus on who Christ is and how to depict Him in his work. Joel Kirk Richards is a contemporary artist whose work engages with themes of antiquity, religion, spirituality, equality, and love. His work asks questions about modern application and implementation of religion as it relates to historical narratives and mythologies. The work often prioritizes the poetry of religious text over dogma or historical accuracy. Stylistically it often bridges or walks a tightrope between classical and abstract expression.