The Art of Enlightenment

Damon Powell, Hope

Damon Powell

February 13–March 27, 2026

Damon Powell is an Artist & Theologian who currently resides in Emeryville, California. Damon received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute, his Master of Divinity from Payne Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Graduate Theological Union (GTU). After obtaining his BFA, he began a career as a professional illustrator and free-lance artist. However, upon entering seminary Dr. Powell’s theological studies helped him to understand that his visual artistry was an integral part of his vocation and ongoing spiritual practice.

Damon’s time at the GTU helped him discover ways he could integrate his theological insights and creative artistry into a cohesive way of being which combines, theology, art, aesthetics, and his ongoing spiritual practice into an overarching vocational vision. Today, Damon’s creations are based upon insights gained through his research of theological and philosophical texts, meditation practice, and spiritual concepts that he gives visual expression through the use of color, line, symbol and prose.

www.damonpowell.com
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