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If Icons of the Bible were Black! See Atlanta Photographer James C. Lewis’ Exhibition

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In 2014 James C. Lewis made an amazing exhibition of “African Orishas” with the world as he paid homage to African deities through his art.

Click here if you missed it.

Even though these were also released in 2014, we just stumbled on yet another set of amazing photos by the photographer and we had to share.

James C. Lewis of Noire3000 has a series of photos that depict some of the most famous Bible characters as people of African and Middle Eastern origins.

The series features over 80 models who identify as Asian, Native American, Hispanic, African, Middle Eastern, Black American and West Indian.

According to him, “I think it is very important to see one’s self in the scripture so that it may become real in our eyes. The whitewashing of the Bible has always bothered me. However I’m happy to now have the opportunity to give a different point of view. I wish to exhibit a splash of color onto the biblical pages of history with my creative embellishments. By doing so I hope to open the minds and eyes of the ignorant and create open conversations of how we can learn to see the world through colorful lenses. After all, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is intended for everyone.”

The exhibition is called “Icons of the Bible”.

See more of his photos below.

Adam & Eve Abraham Cain & Abel Isaac Esau Jacob Job King David Angel Gabriel Mary & Joseph The Magi Bathsheba Delilah Ezekiel John The Baptist Joseph Judas King Saul King Solomon Mary & Martha Moses Noah Pharaoh Queen Esther Queen Jezebel Queen Vashti Rahab Simon Peter The Woman with the Issue of Blood Jesus Christ

Photo Credit: Pinterest

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