Manuel GallardoBorn in Cuba, 1985. Lives in USACharcoal on Cardboard22 x 30 inchesFreedom is Beautiful, 2026"Freedom is Beautiful" is the result of a commission by VU VI VO to the Supervivo Collective to support the efforts against human trafficking. The artist depicts freedom as a process from a state of captivity and oppression to one of liberation and illumination. Ultimately hope, the joy that...  Read More

Morgan IronsAmerican, born USA, 1991 - presentOil on Panel72 x 60 inches Widow of Nain, 2025This painting captures one of the most profound moments of compassion in the Gospels, found only in Luke 7:11-17. As Jesus approached the town of Nain, he encountered a funeral procession carrying a young man to his burial. But this story belongs first to his mother, a widow burying her only son.Her grief w...  Read More

Emily A. PastorAmerican, born USA, 1987 - presentOil on Panel40 x 60 inchesMary, Overshadowed,  2024“Mary, Overshadowed” was the result of a commission by VU VI VO to create a piece of public art reflecting on the Bible story of the Annunciation and the overshadowing of Mary (Luke 1:26-38). After Gabriel visits Mary with the startling news that she would become the mother of the Son of God, what w...  Read More

Gina WhiteAmerican, born USA, 1972 - presentEncaustic on wood panel36 x 48 inchesAwake My Soul II was the result of a commission by VU VI VO Ministries to create a piece of public art reflecting on the Bible story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). After Jesus says, “…neither do I condemn you. Go now & leave your life of sin,” what would this woman look or feel like?Awake My Soul II re...  Read More

Mary Frances FlemingAmerican, born USA, _______ - presentThe Garden, 2024Our first commissioned piece is a watercolor painting based on Colossians 1:15-23. This piece, by School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate, Mary Frances Fleming, will hang in businesses, schools and churches beginning in the Tampa Bay Area....  Read More

Wendy Keiffer | LAB Podcast NCF Vice President of Partner Relations, Barrett Swartz joins LAB the Podcast to share a glimpse of his story and for a conversation on how generosity is a vital part of expressing the life and beauty of the gospel....  Read More