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Kees Bruin : Visions of the RealDiscover the captivating world of Kees Bruin in 'Visions of the Real', a stunning hardback book showcasing his extraordinary journey through the realms of New Zealand realism. Measuring 300 x 300 mm and comprising 192 pages, this brand new publication from Quentin Wilson Publishing, released on 12 10 2021, offers an in depth look at Bruin's artistic evolution. The celebrated artist, who has exhibited alongside iconic figures such as Leo Bensemann and
Discover the captivating world of Kees Bruin in 'Visions of the Real', a stunning hardback book showcasing his extraordinary journey through the realms of New Zealand realism. Measuring 300 x 300 mm and comprising 192 pages, this brand-new publication from Quentin Wilson Publishing, released on 12-10-2021, offers an in-depth look at Bruin's artistic evolution. The celebrated artist, who has exhibited alongside iconic figures such as Leo Bensemann and Don Binney, has carved a distinctive niche with his vision of photo-realism, super-realism, and what he coins 'visionary-realism'. Bruin's profound exploration of truth, beauty, and spirituality transports readers into a realm that intertwines exquisite landscapes with cultural pursuits like surfing and skateboarding. Each piece reflects his masterful ability to incorporate metaphor while paying homage to traditions, notably the Dutch Golden Age. This fine art book not only showcases portraits and elaborate still-lifes but also delves into themes of life, death, and the human experience. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, 'Visions of the Real' is a must-have addition to your library. Enjoy seamless shipping options as we’re pleased to combine shipping from our Auckland location. Shop confidently, knowing this product is in stock in NZ, eliminating the risk of unexpected import charges or customs duties.CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 300 x 300 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: hardback
Authors: John C Stringer, Kees Bruin Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Publication Date: 12-10-2021
Two years after graduating, Kees Bruin was exhibiting alongside Leo Bensemann, Don Binney, Doris Lusk, Trevor Moffitt, Peter Siddell, Olivia Spencer-Bower, Grahame Sydney, Robin White, and Brent Wong. For more than five decades of dedicated painterly practice and exhibition, Kees Bruin has established a unique visionary identity within the framework of New Zealand realism that is enthusiastically commissioned and collected internationally. His three overlapping categories: photo-realism, super-realism and what he terms “visionary-realism,” sprung from a personal search for all things truth hence his clever use of symbol, have gifted us exquisite panoramic landscapes, expressions of cultural pursuits such as surfing and skateboarding often imbued with metaphor, single and group portraits, reinterpretations of masters, especially the Dutch Golden Age, elaborated â€still-lifes’ and works that explore elements of western Judaeo-Christian histories combined with contemporaneous fashions, settings and views to and from the earth. This personal genre launches us as art viewers into emotional odysseys of timeless human concern: Spirituality, the universe, beauty, truth, life and death, sex, betrayal, vanity and loss, as well as using paint to express beauty for its own sake.
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A fundamental message for preparing the heart, mind and body
Format: Hardcover
"Preparing your heart for marriage: Devotions for Engaged couples" is a great devotional that should be used by certain couples who follow a certain type of Christian spirituality to help prepare for married life.
As the author Gary Thomas stresses, marriage is an entirely different ballgame from dating. No matter how long (or how short) you've been dating your beloved, living with them and learning how their personality works in daily marriage life is the key. These are 30 pre-marriage devotionals that do not require a Biblical reading with them, and have questions for reflections at the end. First, the pluses of this book. The black and white pictures and the layout of the book is just gorgeous. This is a perfect gift for a couple who has just been engaged. The preparation for marriage is realistic. This book deals with myths regarding a perfect marriage are, what communication is and how to continue to learn to love the other person even when times are tough (it's called taking your marital vows seriously).
Now, the issues I have with the book. There is a big emphasis on being sexually pure before marriage. A lot of people will like this approach. However, some of the most religious people I know don't believe in this anymore, and feel this is a lesser sin. Some people who might be open to Christianity might be turned off by the heavy handiness of this subject in this work. This is a very Southern Baptist approach to sexuality. When I read about the author's credentials (teacher and writer in residence at the Second Baptist Church in Houston, TX which is one of the largest fundamental churches in Tx) I was not surprised by his approach. While I understand this approach and there are scriptural references to this approach, it may not be appealing to those questioning the validity of Christianity or to those who are interested in exploring becoming a Christian.
Overall, this is a good gift. My Husband and I are an old married couple by now, and we enjoyed the book together and read it in one sitting, discussing the questions at the end. I think this can be used by older married couples. (We decided to revisit our courting days and asked some of the questions at the end of each devotional in past tense). I note the author seems to have devotionals for married couples and has written 18 other Christian oriented relationship books as of this writing. This is good for engaged or newly married couples who have a fundamental bent, or who are willing to either skip the sexual purity chapters or discuss the importance of sexuality in their present married/engaged life.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Perfect
Format: Hardcover
Very Satisfied! Bought as a small engagement party gift!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Best book I have ever read
Format: Hardcover
This book has been so helpful with bringing God more into my relationship! It is wonderful for setting goals and guidance on how marriage is and should be! I can’t wait to read his other books
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for couples
Format: Hardcover
Bought this for my fiance and I do be able to have some deeper conversations about what to expect come marriage and be able to include God in those talks prior to our wedding
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Very easy for even Children to take
High quality product, and I really like the extremely smooth shell.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026