Faith, Art and Me: a solo exhibition by Jyma

Faith, Art and Me
A Solo Exhibition by JYMA

When: Tuesday 21st May – Sunday 2nd June

Where: Carlisle Cathedral

Faith, Art and Me explores local artist JYMA's creative and spiritual journey over many years and how he believes faith can provide a grand, unifying meaning to the universe.

About the Artist

This exhibition focuses specifically on JYMA's faith and religious themed artwork, created both at Prism Arts and at home. Although JYMA does not go to church each week, he loyally watches Songs of Praise, and carries a Bible with him everywhere. He has favourite quotes from the Bible, coming up with his own quote of "You've a duty to be yourself", which you will see printed in this exhibition alongside quotes he likes from Dolly Parton and Oscar Wilde. JYMA is keen to share messages through his work and show the journey that his faith has supported him with over the years. Take note of his 'road map of mental health and wellbeing' and where religion fits into this.

A screen print with handwritten text that reads, 'Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto me. For such is the kingdom of heaven.' The image is a screenprint of Nick Ult's 'The Terror of War' photograph depicting Vietnemese children running from American soliders.'Suffer little children' A screenprint by JYMA.
JYMA wanted audiences to know,

"I want this exhibition to show the world what and who I am. I am a faithful, ethical person. If someone with autism can create all this, then you can too."

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