In the Beginning

Artist

Julie Selvi

Artist bio

I am based in Hyderabad, India and I specialize in texture art as well as multi-medium art and craft works. I used to think that art could only be a hobby, but through various ways, God spoke to me and showed me that art is a gift from Him. I love making texture art, and I want people to touch and experience it in a tangible way. I desire to use my talents to glorify God and to share His love with others. When I was feeling unloved in various situations, Jesus came into my life and transformed me into a colorful personality. He filled my heart with joy, and I found my true identity in Him. Jesus loves the unloved, the broken, and those who have lost hope. That’s why I want to use my gifts of art and dance to speak love to the unloved and bring joy to the broken through my artwork, dance, and artistic products. I also teach art to kids and conduct art workshops. This is the reason we named it Julie Art Speaks. As we read in 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NLT): “Let love be your highest goal!” My desire is to love God, love people, and serve them using the gift He has placed in me.

Visual Arts 2026 Contest

Title

Medium/Genre

Painting

Artist Statement

This is an Abstract Art describing how artistically God created the heavens and the earth. It is completely made from soil, Charcoal, plant and flower colours. Even the art brushes very less and used my own hands to crush them. .

This art speaks about how artistically God created everything on earth. Instead of using artificial colours, I want to use the natural colours that God created in the beginning to tell his story.

How it fits into contest

In Genesis first chapter, God created everything that we need. All his creations, speak clearly that His creativity is endless. That is why It was possible for me to make the whole painting without any artificial colours with soil and with items that exist naturally.