Mandela The Gift of Love is a painting by Michael Durst which was uploaded on February 16th, 2009.
Mandela The Gift of Love
This work shows Nelson Mandela being crowned by Afra, the first Black Ascended Master, with a halo with the words for love in all of the official... more
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37.500 x 25.000 x 2.000 inches
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Title
Mandela The Gift of Love
Artist
Michael Durst
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This work shows Nelson Mandela being crowned by Afra, the first Black Ascended Master, with a halo with the words for love in all of the official South African languages. This highly emotional piece displays the respect and honouring of a great man, who has brought love and inner peace to people the world over.
The artist had the opportunity of working with President Mandela when he was asked to meet with the Secretary Generals office of the ANC in 1993. Since then, he had a burning desire to give back to the man who has given so much to the world. In this painting, Dr. Durst wanted to create the dignity and yet humanness of President Mandela as he waves and smiles to all of us, while being crowned with Love. The painting is called "The Gift of Love" which is appropriate for the South African man who walked to freedom not only onto the world stage, but into the hearts of millions.
When Afra ascended, he asked to be called simply a brother, or frater, in Latin. And so a frater became the name Afra and the continent is called Africa in his honour. It is so appropriate for Afra to have crowned Mandela because of his transcendence to symbolize brotherhood and love.
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Copyright Notice: All images are fully protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, all rights reserved. The images may not be copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without the written permission of Dr. G. M. Durst.
Portions of the proceeds are donated to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Street Smart, a group that helps homeless children.
Uploaded
February 16th, 2009
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Comments (104)
Lynn Raizel Lane
🏆 ARTWORK VOTED TOP FINISHER ~ VIRTUAL TROPHY *CONGRATS* in art contest theme: *TRADITIONAL ART HANDPAINTED ANGELS* awarded 2/11/2024 selected for excellence among top finishers in voting of this online art competition of 57 entries with 193 votes, sponsored by FAA Group, Dedicated Hand Painted Only Art by Contest Organizer, Lynn Raizel Lane, for more recognition of this wonderful painting!
Hazel Holland
Michael, voted for this beauty in the TRADITIONAL ART HANDPAINTED ANGELS contest! L/F/V
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Mandela the Gift of Love composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Spectacular love composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Anne Gifford
This elegant painting is so beautifully conceptualized. I so much enjoyed reading your description with its many layered meanings. The gold tones used in the rendering of Afra contrast to perfection with the cooler hues you have used in Nelson Mandela's ever so slightly patterned clothing. like/f/vote
Michael Durst
I am honored that Mandela The Gift of Love was selected to be featured on the homepage of the CULTURES AND CIVILIZATION group!
Michael Durst
Thanks to the POSITIVE ENERGY group for selecting Mandela-The Gift of Love to be featured on its homepage!
Michael Durst
I am very honored that Mandela The Gift of Love was selected to be featured on the homepage of the WORLD JUSTICE group!
Michael Durst
Thanks to the HEAL THE WORLD group for selecting Mandela-The Gift of Love to be featured on its homepage!
Michael Durst
Thanks to the EXCLUSIVELY DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS group for selecting Mandela-The Gift of Love to be featured on its homepage!
Michael Durst
I am honored that Mandela-The Gift of Love was selected to be featured on the homepage of the GLOBAL ART GALLERY group!
Michael Durst
I am so honored that Mandela-The Gift of Love was selected to be featured on the homepage of the PHILANTHROPIC ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE group!
Michael Durst
Thanks to YOUR STORY OF ART group for selecting Mandela-The Gift of Love to be featured on its homepage!
Michael Durst
I am so pleased that Mandela-The Gift of Love was selected to be featured on the homepage of the BEAUTY IN ART group!
Michael Durst
Thanks to the PAINTING THE OLD WAY group for selecting Mandela-The Gift of Love to be featured on its homepage!
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