But eventually, the set of images began to take shape, and soon I began to find connections between various images and lyrics. Monsters of Folk (featuring Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Jim James) would ask God “why do we suffer?”, and John Mark McMillan offered an empathetic response. LANY and Lecrae both reflected on their pasts and their upbringing. Twenty One Pilots and Sufjan Stevens both explored how sleep relates to faith. And on and on. I made an effort to group these connected images together in the display.
Other topics explored in the exhibit include: doubt, wonder, absence, encouragement, grief, praise, and struggle.
Artists featured include: Twenty One Pilots, Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, David Byrne of Talking Heads, NEEDTOBREATHE, John Mark McMillan, Monsters of Folk/Conor Oberst, Francis & The Lights, Julien Baker, Johnnyswim, Switchfoot, Colony House, Lecrae, LANY, Cold War Kids, Counting Crows, Jars of Clay, MuteMath, and more.
There’s also a Spotify playlist I’ve curated with songs featured in the exhibit, along with a few extras: https://sptfy.com/tellmeallyourthoughtsongod
The Location: Inklings Coffee & Tea