MF Dondelinger, Conceptual Artist
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Illuminated Manuscripts

After studying traditional iconography, I started to explore the idea of using traditional methods on contemporary issues. Living in the southwest brought to my attention water scarcity. Water is sacred there. I thought perhaps I could create sacred text about water with a nod to traditional illuminated manuscripts.  The topics expanded from there.

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Jesus Blessing the Animals, Egg tempera, 23 c. gold on Papyrus paper, Private Collection
Mother and Child, egg tempera, 23 c. gold leaf on papyrus paper, Private Collection
God wants spiritual fruit not religious nuts, egg tempera, 23 c. gold on papyrus paper, Private Collection
Our Father (Latin), egg tempera, 23 c. gold on papyrus paper, Private Collection
Water Catchment Study, egg tempera, 23 c. gold on paper, 4" x 6.5", Private Collection
Water II, egg tempera, 23 c. gold, 24 x 36 inches, $1200, The Art Spirit Gallery
Detail, Water II
Detail, Water II
Water I, egg tempera, 23 c. gold, 24 x 36 inches, $1200, The Art Spirit Gallery
Detail, Water I
Water III, egg tempera, 23 c. gold, 24 x 36 inches, The Art Spirit Gallery, SOLD
Planting Song, egg tempera, 23 c. gold, 24 x 36 inches, SOLD
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