How can a professional artist show you our Savior? In Refractions, Makoto Fujimura takes you on a journey through faith, art, and culture.
Sharpen Your Gaze
A collection of essays, thoughts, and prayers, Refractions is a work of art. Fujimura writes beautifully, with a meditative tone infused with promise. While a professional artist, he does not assume his readers are dull. Instead, he helps you to sharpen your gaze as you study art and the world.
Published in 2009, many of his essays reflect his time in NYC with the backdrop of the attacks of 9/11. With conflicts and a worldwide pandemic affecting our present day, Fujimura’s words are poignant and prophetic. Trauma and struggle are prevalent themes, but you still get a sense of beauty and purpose.
Focus on Our Creator
I most appreciated how Fujimura spoke on a spiritual level regarding art and the creative process. He makes Bible verses sing and shows us the world through a Biblical lens. There is wisdom and curiosity as he examines and exposits modern culture.
It was a joy to read about Fujimura’s Japanese culture, his creative process, and how he views his art. To see his faith be such an integral part of his work is inspiring. Not only will you come away appreciating art itself, but you will come away focused and more in love with our Creator, who continues to paint his beautiful story of redemption for the world to see.
I received a media copy of Refractions, and this is my honest review.