Welcome! I’m glad you’ve found your way to Gothic Catholic.

I’m Jered Klodt- a Catholic, a husband, an artist an a retired military veteran. Throughout my life, I’ve been drawn to art that explores the human face, emotion, history, faith and the beauty found in darker imagery. My work brings together these interests through a combination of traditional religious themes, gothic aesthetics and my own artistic interpretations.

To me, the gothic and Catholic traditions have always had more in common than people might realize.

Long before the modern goth movement, the Catholic world embraced many of the things we now associate with gothic art and aesthetics. Consider the soaring arches, shadowed interiors, intricate stonework and haunting beauty of medieval cathedrals. Consider the centuries-old tradition of memento mori, a reminder of our mortality and the fleeting nature of earthy life. Skulls, saints, martyrs, suffering, sacrifice, death and resurrection have all played important roles in the history of Catholic art.

There is something profoundly beautiful about this contrast: darkness and light, suffering and redemption, mortality and eternity.

Even my Gothic Catholic logo reflects this connection. The inverted cross is not intended as a symbol of rebellion or sacrilege. It is the Cross of St Peter, the first pope, who, according to tradition, was crucified upside down because he considered himself unworthy to die in the same manner of Christ. For me, it represents humility, faith, and a connection to the earliest traditions of the Church.

Through Gothic Catholic, I hope to explore these themes and share artwork that celebrates the intersection of Catholic heritage and darker artistic expression. Some pieces are explicitly religious, while others draw inspiration from gothic culture, historical figures, literature and the human experience.

Whether you’re Catholic, a lover of gothic art, fascinated by medieval history, or simply someone who appreciates artwork with a darker side, you’re welcome here.

Take your time, explore the collections and find something that speaks to you. Every piece has a story, and I’d be honored to have one of my creations become a part of your home.

Thank you for visiting Gothic Catholic.