41 We Are In Their Image (Kayla Beck Nuss)
Something that I’ve been thinking about lately is the representation of our Heavenly Parents. In my experience in media and art, they have most often been perceived as white.
What if they didn’t have just one color? We were all created in their image and we all represent their image. So what if the color of their skin, their essence, their identity reflected every race, culture and background? What if their image changed according to each person? What if we see their image as we see ourselves? What if the language they speak is different according to each person?
This little theory of mine has brought me comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Parents reflect us all, not just the color of our skin, but our culture and our experiences in this life. Culture and race IS important to our identity and I believe it is just as, if not more important, to them.
Two of my favorite artists inspired this piece: @jkirkrichards and his beautiful depiction of Christ and our LGBTQ friends piece and @caitlin_connolly_ with her Heavenly Parents piece.
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