Emerging as His

Artist

Palesa Mlombi

Artist bio

I am created by the Highest God. I live in Christ, for Christ. I've been lost in the deepest void of the deceptions of darkness. The redeeming, loving light of Christ formed a new heart, mind and purpose in me.

Visual Arts 2026 Contest

Title

Medium/Genre

Mixed Media

Artist Statement

As a faith-driven artist, I create pieces inspired by the Holy Spirit and real-life testimonies. Through color, form, and symbolism, I express God's transformative power in everyday lives. Each work is a visual prayer, inviting viewers to encounter divine truth and hope through art.

How it fits into contest

This piece depicts my journey from darkness into light, emerging covered in Christ's blood. Isaiah 61:3 speaks of beauty from ashes—God's redemptive power transforming our brokenness. The blood represents freedom, cleansing, and new identity in Him. From death to life.