The cross is offensive to us. We do not want to be told we are lost sinners on way to hell, and we prefer to think of ourselves as good people who are about to take on the world. Which is true?
We can live a life of knowing we are saved - this helps conquer many self inflicted psychological problems - self image, respect esteem...all can be resolved in finding your salvation and identity in Christ
Art is life created and displayed via creator and his choice of canvas.
We Are all prisoners of fallen nature but are freed by Jesus upon faith in Him due to His death burial and resurrection