Cameron J. Anderson is an artist and the executive director of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA). His career has been dedicated to exploring the intersection of faith and culture. Before leading CIVA, he spent thirty years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, most recently directing their graduate and faculty ministries. Anderson frequently lectures on art, media, advertising, and contemporary culture, offering insights into their broader societal impact.
Drawing upon his experiences as both a Christian and an artist, Cameron J. Anderson traces the relationship between the evangelical church and modern art in postwar America. While acknowledging the tensions between faith and visual art, he casts a vision for how Christian artists can faithfully pursue their vocational calling in contemporary culture.
Should Christians even bother with modern art? This STA volume gathers the reflections of artists, art historians, and theologians who collectively offer a more complicated narrative of the history of modern art and its place in the Christian life. Readers will find insights on the work and faith of artists like Marc Chagall, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, and more.