Join Dr. Christina Mathis, piano, and guest artist Dr. Meredith Hite-Estevez, oboe, for an evening exploring the sacred intersection of art, faith, and human flourishing. Inspired by themes from Dr. Hite-Estevez’s book, Art Is How God Loves Us, this recital invites audiences into a thoughtful and deeply musical experience centered on the idea that creativity is not merely an act of expression, but one of connection, healing, and divine love.

Through a carefully curated program for piano and oboe, the performance will weave together music, reflection, and storytelling to consider how art sustains us, shapes us, and calls us back to wonder. As a creativity coach, Dr. Hite-Estevez has devoted her work to helping artists and creatives rediscover delight in their craft and recover from burnout, perfectionism, and disconnection. Her insights, paired with Dr. Mathis’s expressive artistry and commitment to meaningful music-making, create an evening designed to nourish both musicians and listeners alike.

This recital is for anyone who has ever wrestled with creativity, longed to reclaim joy in their work, or wondered whether beauty itself might be a form of grace. Together, these artists invite you to experience music not only as performance, but as an offering—an expression of the ways art accompanies us, restores us, and reminds us that we are deeply loved.

Come prepared to listen, reflect, and rediscover the possibility that art may be one of the languages through which God reaches us.

Lucile Parker Gallery