In this moving episode, Adam and Ty sit down with artist Dawn Waters Baker to explore the sacred intersection of art, suffering, beauty, and faith. From her childhood in the Philippines to her residencies in national parks and her deep love for scripture, Dawn shares how her art is shaped by landscapes, personal grief, and the pursuit of God’s presence in both pain and beauty. This is a rich conversation on what it means to create from love, to see with the eyes of faith, and to bring art back into the life of the Church.
In This Episode
- [01:45] Childhood in the Philippines: Beauty & Suffering
- [04:13] Early Encounters with Art & Encouragement from Her Father
- [08:00] Capturing the Infinite in the Finite: Art as Prayer
- [11:16] The Ability to See: Beauty in Contrast
- [16:08] Trees in Scripture: Symbolism & Spiritual Insight
- [20:00] Residencies & Landscapes: Gettysburg, Big Bend, Hawaii
- [26:25] Waterfalls and God’s Love: Wild, Powerful, Grace-Filled
- [32:59] The Juxtaposition of Pain and Beauty
- [36:04] Reclaiming Honest Christian Art
- [43:00] The Role of Artists in the Church
- [47:00] Mary’s Offering and Beauty as Worship
- [51:25] Art in the Church: From the Tabernacle to Today
- [55:16] Current & Upcoming Shows and Opportunities
- [58:45] Final Reflections: Create from Love, Not for Approval
Resources & References
Books Mentioned:
- A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
- What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey
- Works by Brennan Manning
- Rabbit Room Hutchmoot Conference
- Dawn’s Gallery: J. Peeler Howell Gallery, Fort Worth, TX
Connect with Dawn
- Website: dawnwatersbaker.com
- Instagram: @dawnwatersbaker
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