"Every Foul & Every Unclean Spirit!" – Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Xmeah and Cherry ShaElaReEl have made their art integral to their ministry. Xmeah, who was born David Jones in Latania, Louisiana in 1943, used to be a telephone repair man. One day, sometime after 1976, when he was on call, he believes that God appointed him to be a messenger to humankind. Accordingly, he established his own church, The Children of Christ of America. A second vision commanded David to adopt the name of Xmeah ShaElaReEl, meaning, "Warrior Divine Angel of God." (This translation makes it quite clear that whatever the origin of the name it is not derived from Hebrew.)

Xmeah was led to paint the message of God. He starts each painting with a word the word "Carrium" – which he claims the Lord has revealed to him – as well as with a back-to-front version of the date of when the painting was begun. Xmeah believes his art is inspired by God and mast he shared with others. The imagery that he and Cherry employ is often derived from the biblical Book of Revelation. Their paintings frequently convey God’s displeasure with human immorality and His ultimate victory over evil. Sometimes serving an instructional purpose, sometimes constituting a sharp rebuke, their paintings utilize intense colours, glitter, beads, and rhinestones and include written messages, which often explicate the imagery but also play a strong decorative role.

Xmeah and Cherry now live in Beaumont, Texas. At one time, they supported themselves and their ministry by raiding dumpsters, alleys, and side-of-the road trash piles to find merchandise to sell at their thrift store. It now seems that they own a small computer store.