‘The Voice in the Paint’
The Voice in the Paint. The Blood Speaks.
Symbolism of the Poppy in Prophetic Paintings.
Red Poppy flowers are the enduring symbol of remembrance and the blood sacrifice for freedom. Spiritually, they symbolise the blood that speaks through eternity, the blood of Jesus. Lest We Forget. International prophetic artists, photographers, and writers, creatively express their revelation of poppies, edited by Wendy Manzo
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After a decade of writing John Fairfax & Sons magazine group Sungravure, Wendy spent 30+ years creating beautiful bespoke jewellery and original paintings, returning to her journalistic origins in 2018 to publish several books. ‘The Voice in the Paint’ is the fourth book and her first anthology.
Reviews:
“This is an absolutely inspiring and touching compilation of international artists and writers who put their heart and soul into making this book happen with the leadership of Wendy Manzo. This book would make a wonderful gift to anyone who has lost friends or family in the service for their countries. It also would make a great divinely inspired book for believers. It crosses the expanse of many countries, different faiths, many artists (of whom I am happy to have contributed 2 art pieces and stories to this book). It also would make a very meaningful sofa table book for heartfelt conversations.” S.L. ~ USA
“I found this book to be beautifully written and the photos and art are inspired. Reading each contributor’s thoughts and the story behind their artwork really touched me deeply. Such an incredible effort to collect these works from all over the world and to bring them together in a book is worth purchasing a copy and even purchasing as gifts for others.” P.A. ~ USA
“I loved every word and picture in this book! Helped me to understand the bible and how it relates to the modern world today. I will have poppies in my garden next year. Thank you for such an all inspiring book 🙏” V.S. ~ USA
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The poppy is one of our most-loved enduring symbols. Fields erupting with red poppies have come to symbolise the shedding of blood in war. Wearing a poppy over our heart twice a year shows we care about our history, we respect and remember the great many lives lost.
“The Voice in the Paint. The Blood Speaks. Symbolism of the Poppy in Prophetic Paintings” is an anthology of 49 international prophetic artists, photographers, writers, and poets, who each investigated what the poppy meant for them, and creatively expressed their revelation of what the ‘poppy’s voice’ was saying.
“There is something deeply evocative about poppies … Behind each one is a story of sorrow and the aching chasm of loss.” John Lewis Schumann
Poppies mean remembrance, they represent peace, consolation, eternal sleep, death, and hope. Poppies are worn in honour on ANZAC Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance, Armistice, and Veterans Days.
Poppies have a significant spiritual meaning, especially for Christians. Prophetically speaking, the colour red conveys the Passion of Christ and the poppy symbolises the blood that speaks through eternity.
“In the spirit, everything has a fullness and is experienced by all five senses. Paint is more than colour, it is sound, smell and taste. I listen to prophetic art as it is the voice in the paint that gives us the word of God.” Helen Ivicevich.
Contributing artists and photographers (alphabetically): Victoria Darlene Alexander-Randolph, Cherie Amore, Jan D. Atencio, Grace Bailey, Pippa Bone, Natasha Castelijn, Julie Coulson, Sonia Farrell, Terry Ann Fithian, Avielle Galea, Jan Gowen, Angie Günther, Jeanette Hall, Sylwia A. Horosz, Amy Kuczynski, Peta Lesley, Sandra Lett, Shannon Simmermon Macy, Wendy Manzo, Kristin Moon, Colleen Palmer, Juels Pellow, Jennifer Phillips, Amy Rylander, Adaia Schultz, Kathy Meares Shaw, Wendy M. Smith, Wendyellen Spaxman, Emma White, Crystal Williams, Jane Wright, Laurel Lee Young-Buchanan, and Lana Zueva.
Contributing writers and poets (alphabetically): Victoria Darlene Alexander-Randolph, Cherie Amore, Jan D. Atencio, Grace Bailey, Trish Birskys, Natalie Bock, Pippa Bone, Julie Coulson, Steve Coulson, David B. Crabtree, Ruth Embery, Sonia Farrell, Terry Ann Fithian, Avielle Galea, Jan Gowen, Angie Günther, Jeanette Hall, Sylwia A. Horosz, Helen Ivicevich, Amy Kuczynski, Peta Lesley, Sandra Lett, Shannon Simmermon Macy, Wendy Manzo, Katrina Martiskin, Kristin Moon, Colleen Palmer, Juels Pellow, Jennifer Phillips, Rhonda Pooley, Len Rossow, Adaia Schultz, Kathy Meares Shaw, Pauline Sistercupra, Tania Schrattenholz, Caitlin Self, Kyle Self, Wendyellen Spaxman, Keona J. Tann, Paula Vince, Emma White, Crystal Williams, Jane Wright, Laurel Lee Young-Buchanan and Kayleen West.
The collected works were collated, curated, and edited by artist Wendy Manzo, with the Foreword written by John Lewis Schumann, writer of the song, “I Was Only 19”.
About the Author
Artist, writer, and jewellery designer, Wendy Manzo is a creative entrepreneur on a quest to inspire. After a decade in journalism, Wendy spent 30+ years as owner and master-designer at Wendy Manzo Diamonds and 10 years pioneering live worship painting with DaySpring Church, Sydney. Wendy currently runs the Creative Hearts Art gallery and paints prophetically. Her passion is mentoring and releasing artists and writers in their full creative potential. She is the author of several books and a blog, The Prophetic Artist. Wendy enjoys academic study and traveling with the love of her life, her husband Andrew. Together they have three adult children presently living on three different continents.
