Kat Von D, the famous tattoo artist and former star of LA Ink, who has been outspoken about her conversion to Christianity, is once again responding to criticism from fellow believers — this time over a piece of furniture in her home.
The 42-year-old, who renounced the occult in 2022 and was baptized the following year, recently shared a photo of what she described as one of her “favorite pieces of furniture.” The ornate cabinet, carved in the 1800s in the shape of a cello, was originally commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte for his favorite cello player. But while Von D admired its craftsmanship and history, some Christians online had a different reaction, calling the piece “demonic” and urging her to remove it from her house.
In a video posted to Instagram, Von D said she has received “a ton of negative feedback from my fellow Christian followers” demanding that she remove the cabinet immediately. “That will not be happening,” she said firmly.
Von D then gave viewers a closer look at the details carved into the cabinet — what she called “whimsical monsters, creatures, and musical instruments.” She explained that the imagery wasn’t created to glorify darkness but to teach moral lessons in an era when many people could not read. “Gothic architecture uses monsters all the time, and it’s more for symbolic reasons,” she said. “They’re meant to teach the viewer about good versus evil.”
She also revealed that the cabinet includes a plaque with a phrase that translates to “In God I have hoped” or “In God I have put my trust,” reinforcing that the original creator intended the piece to reflect faith, not oppose it.
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For Von D, the imagery serves as a spiritual reminder rather than a threat. “These monsters serve as a reminder of all of the chaos, the unruly human nature that is within all of us,” she said. Exploring those darker themes, she added, can help believers reflect on the reality of sin and the daily battle against it. “I don’t see it as something ugly or scary… For someone like me, I don’t feel like my faith is weakened in any way.”
But she also acknowledged that not every Christian needs to engage with imagery like this. “If things like this shake you and weaken your faith and weaken your walk with Christ, then don’t look at it,” she said. “But for someone like me, I don’t feel like my faith is weakened in any way.”
Von D closed her message with gentle advice for those quick to judge her choices: “Maybe next time, before commenting that super critical or judgmental comment… maybe just be quiet. I’ve always found it so much more inspiring when people lead by example instead of telling strangers on the internet what to do.”
Since stepping away from witchcraft and joining the Orthodox Church, Von D has been open about the challenges and scrutiny she’s faced from within the Christian community. After her baptism in 2023, some critics criticized her appearance and that of her friends in the baptism video. But Von D continues to publicly share her journey, embracing the grace of God even as she navigates criticism from fellow believers.
Her latest message is a reminder that while Christians may differ on aesthetics, art, or symbols, the focus — as Von D put it — should remain on living out faith with humility, compassion, and love.
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