Art and Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura is a deeply reflective meditation on the spiritual significance of creativity and the act of making. Drawing from his experiences as a contemporary artist and his Christian faith, Fujimura presents a vision of art as a form of worship and a means of participating in God’s redemptive work in the world. He proposes that the act of making, whether painting, writing, gardening, or any form of creative labor, is inherently theological and rooted in the imago Dei, the image of God in humanity.

Rather than viewing creativity as a luxury or an afterthought, Fujimura argues that making is central to the Christian life and to the healing of the world. He weaves together theology, art history, personal narrative, and cultural critique to show how beauty, patience, and brokenness intersect in the creative process. Art and Faith invites readers to embrace a slow, generative approach to both faith and art—one that resists utility and celebrates mystery, grace, and hope.