Ridvan celebrates Baha’u’llah’s time in 1863 in the garden of Ridvan in Baghdad when He publicly declared His station as a Manifestation of God. The Ridvan Festival is 12 days long and is also the time of year when Baha’is elect their governing bodies.
Kate Vestlie is an artist, a mother and a Baha’i based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. She creates her pieces of artwork using layers of material, assembled in such a way as to create a simulated reality, where art comes to life. Often turning to her belief in the Baha’i Faith for inspiration, she finds that the more challenging parts of her art are what make it the most rewarding.
In this short film, Kate shares some of the thoughts and inspiration behind her art.
You can find out more about Kate Vestlie and purchase some of her artistic works here on her website: www.katevestlie.com
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
It’s really nice Kate, you have to think about it a lot in the art as Baha’i. Always turning to God, art becomes joy. Art is very important to the religion Baha’i. I have always taken great pains to win the heart of humanity with art. This often requires prayer. All the best, dear Kate. Rita
I’m blown away I had such an emotional response to your thoughts as the artist and your exquisite creations as offerings of prayer Thankyou so much Kate ❤️
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It’s really nice Kate, you have to think about it a lot in the art as Baha’i. Always turning to God, art becomes joy. Art is very important to the religion Baha’i. I have always taken great pains to win the heart of humanity with art. This often requires prayer. All the best, dear Kate. Rita
Margrit HURNI (December 12, 2017 at 2:50 PM)
Love your artwork Kate.
Omeed (January 1, 2018 at 3:29 AM)
I’m blown away I had such an emotional response to your thoughts as the artist and your exquisite creations as offerings of prayer Thankyou so much Kate ❤️
Lynne (December 12, 2019 at 8:43 PM)