The Gift of Human Life

Art, Faith and the Mystery of Being Human.

A richly illustrated exploration of painting, spirituality and what it means to be human.

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This book has been ten years in the making. It is inspired by Saint John Paul's 'Man and Woman He Created Them. A Theology of the Body'. It is also about the questions within the title of Gauguin's painting called 'Where Do We Come From?' 'What Are We?' 'Where Are We Going?'

Tree of Life in Paradise Restored

We still need to ask these questions in a materialistic and scientific world that seems trapped in space. Whilst reading Theology of the Body, I realised the paintings I had produced over the years were the ideal accompaniment to the anthropology within Saint John Paul's work, especially the aspects of mystical and poetic theology. 

Creation

Crucial to this project was working with my good friend Heather Macdonald, whose encouragement and skills as a graphic designer resulted in helping to give the book its visual beauty.

Blue Madonna, Mary Mother of God

About the Artist

Michael Felix Gilfedder graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1971 and Teacher's Training College in 1972. He taught in Glasgow and in 1977 moved to the Outer Hebrides where he was an itinerant art teacher throughout the Southern Isles. He still does some supply teaching, but in the main works at his painting. He is married with four children who now live and work in Glasgow.

Reviews

Beautifully Illustrated. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

This is a beautiful book. The narrative is expertly worded in a clear enjoyable way explaining the theology behind the entire artistic project . Through a variety of artistic techniques Michael Gilfedder has displayed not only his great ability as an artist but also his deep spirituality and knowledge of the Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul. However the best bit about it is the stunning art work. This book would be helpful in schools to illustrate for students the sanctity of Human Life. A beautiful book.

Beautiful Art Work. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Beautiful book for my grandchildren to browse whenever they visit.

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