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In 2003, an eight-year-old who had never gone to church or read a bible, painted a portrait of Jesus that became world-famous, then suddenly went missing for twenty years. Miraculously recovered and now hanging in a small Texas town, Prince of Peace is still the most recognized portrait of Jesus in the world. Within just a few short months, over 10,000 people from 15 different countries have journeyed to Belóved Gallery in Marble Falls, Texas, to take their moment with the painting.
Founded to amplify the work of extraordinary artists, Belóved Gallery’s mission is for people of all backgrounds to experience faith through art. Our premier exhibition, Akiane: The Early Years, is thoughtfully curated to tell the miraculous story of Akiane and her Prince of Peace painting through art, poetry, and film, providing a space for reflection, response, and connection.
Showcasing 13 of Akiane’s original childhood paintings, Akiane: The Early Years allows in-person viewings of Prince of Peace for the first time since its creation. Among the collection are works such as Dreams and The Missing Years, also re-imagined from Akiane’s visions of heaven, and Turquoise Eyes, Akiane’s eleven-year-old self-portrait. The paintings are accompanied by the artist’s poems, descriptions, and deep reflections. Akiane: A Portrait of the Artist, the exhibition’s exclusive short film, follows Akiane’s journey through poverty, childhood fame, and tragic loss to becoming the master artist she is today.
Two masterpieces in the collection, Prince of Peace and Father Forgive Them, are recognized world-wide.
Please address all media inquiries to:
Donna Wilcox, CEO
Belóved Gallery
206 Avenue Suite 101
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
dwilcox@belovedgallery.org
512-914-8479
Jeanlu Kramarik, Managing Director
Akiane Gallery
prints@akiane.com
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Alaina Sivells, Marketing Director
asivells@belovedgallery.org
Founded to amplify the work of extraordinary artists, our mission is to inspire faith through art in people of all backgrounds.
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