Art Chowder March | April, Issue 26 | Page 17

Akiane update S ince our interview with Miss Kramarik, there has been an exciting new development. Her famous portrait of Christ, Prince of Peace — derived from her spiritual experience as a child — has found its way out of the shadows and back into the light. Stolen by her agent soon after its first showing, the portrait became the focal point of a long and drawn-out court battle. The Kramarik family eventually won and the painting was sent back to the young artist. Unfortunately, due to shabby shipping practices, the Prince of Peace sustained heavy damage. Despite Akiane’s best attempts, some scars were permanent. Despite this, the painting was still available for exhibition. It was sent to another agent for display purposes only but was mistakenly sold instead. Another legal battle ensued and the new owner, having no interest in the painting as anything more than a collectible, kept it hidden away. When the owner passed away their remaining family members stored the portrait in a vault until finally, after 16 years in darkness, it became available for acquisition. In 2019 another family paid $850,000 for the portrait and invited Akiane to unveil it and return the Prince of Peace to the light. This wonderful family hopes to keep the painting safe and share the Prince of Peace with the world. If you would like to experience Akiane’s first interaction with her famous painting visit her website Akiane.com. Thank you, Akiane for your time and good humor. If you’d like to learn more about this amazing young woman, you can find her at these websites.   Website: akiane.com Facebook: akianeart Instagram: akianeart Youtube:  akianeart March | April 2020 17