Art
Art: Chad Friesen original painting - Flower
- Item Number
- 194
- Estimated Value
- 190 USD
- Sold
- 135 USD to canaldwellers
- Number of Bids
- 8 - Bid History
Item Description
This framed art piece is 16" x 14"
Despite Chad’s lifelong disability that defied diagnosis, he was a talented and celebrated artist whose work became known far past the Michiana area. He was devoutly spiritual and was best able to communicate with his world through his painting. By recording his innermost feelings and thoughts on canvas, his work became not only his diary, but his prayer as well. He was deeply influenced by the time he spent in Jerusalem as a youth in the early 1970s when his parents served there with a Mennonite service organization. He was particularly drawn to the “God’s Eyes” that were traditionally painted above the doorways of many of the Muslim homes in Jerusalem, and he came to see these symbols as a reflection of God’s all-knowing wisdom and never-ending grace.
In 1991, with the help of the Southside Fellowship Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, “God’s Eye Art” was founded as a vehicle to promote and showcase his work. He liked to paint flowers (especially sunflowers) and nature in such a way that they impart a sacred meaning to the eyes of the beholder. Chad also loved riding horses at Loveway, sailing on Lake Michigan, traveling and dogs. He will be best remembered for his infectious zeal for life and the way it affected everyone who met him, as well as his tenacious and inspiring courage.
Also see Chad's work in Lot 195 and 193.
Item Special Note
Local pick up only.
Donated By:
Carol F. Nickel
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