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Bonhoeffer Unchained Faith,
acrylic on gesso board, 2024
This portrait of Dietrich Bonhoef-
fer captures the theologian’s un-
wavering spirit in the face of per-
secution. Though imprisoned for
his resistance to the Nazi regime,
Bonhoeffer’s depiction here tran-
scends the physical confines of
his cell. Bright pastel hues and
the suggestion of broken bars
speak to an inner freedom found
in faith, while his resolute gaze
conveys a profound sense of opti-
mism and spiritual assurance.
Woven into the composition are
subtle symbols representing key
places in Bonhoeffer’s life:
Wrocław, Tübingen, and New
York. These elements serve as a
visual reminder of his journey
and the global impact of his work.
The painting is a testament to
Bonhoeffer’s enduring legacy, his
commitment to justice, and the
power of faith to triumph even in
the darkest times.
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