CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE KING!

Merry Christmas !

Celebrate the Birth of the King!

m.malwitz

mixed media collage

paper

fabric

painted papers

metallic threads

sequins

machine stitching

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COLORFUL KINGS

The Star & The Magi

After Jesus was born in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked,

"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose & have come to worship him."

Mathew 2:1-2

collage by m.malwitz

created with assorted fabrics, metalic effect thread & cording

#9 in Advent Series

TERROR IN THE FIELDS

Birth Announcement

And there were shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shown around them, and they were terrified.

"Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David, a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:8-11

collage by m.malwitz

created with commercial batik & painted fabrics, printed images, metallic ribbon, cut up pictures.

in private collection

#8 in Advent Series

HUMBLE BIRTH OF THE KING

The Baby King

...she gave birth to her firstborn. She wrapped him in cloths & placed him in a manger...

Luke 2:7

collage by m.malwitz

Created with hand-painted & commercial fabrics, metallic effect thread, sequins,

photo on acetate stitched to fabric, machine stitching.

#7 in Advent Series

ALL HOTELS BOOKED

No Vacancy

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her first born, a son. she wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

collage by m.malwitz

created with fabric, torn & cut pictures, stickers, metallic effect threads & sequins.

#6 in Advent Series

"Oh, Mary..."

Birth Announcement

"Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you - you will become pregnant and give birth to a son & call his name Jesus."

Luke 1:30-31

The Message

collage by marge malwitz

created with: iridescent material under netting, commercial batik, acrylic & pastel on canvas, torn & cut pictures, bracelet, organza, Marimekko

in private collection

#5 in Advent Series

OUT OF A SMALL TOWN

Bethlehem

...you are one of the smallest towns in the nation of Judah. But the Lord will choose one of your people to rule the nation, someone whose family goes back to ancient times.

Micah 5:2

collage by m.malwitz

created with cut-up pictures, airbrushed canvas, handpainted & tie-dyed fabric

This collage lives in South Africa.

#4 in Advent Series

FROM ISAIAH

His Name

Isaiah 9:6 NIV

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace.

collage by m.malwitz

created with text on acetate & stitched over fabric, manipulated photo, Discipleship Journal no.110 M/A '99 tearsheet-my cross illustration.

collage in private collection

#3 in Advent Series

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Roots

And a green shoot will sprout from Jesse's stump,

from his roots a budding Branch.

Isaiah 11:1

The Message

collage by m.malwitz

created w/handpainted fabric, metallic effect thread, colored pictures

AND cut up menu cover picturing the red Aussie earth from Quantas flight.

photo - Ayers Rock in the center of AU & the rich rusty red soil.

From the Advent Series.

This collage lives in Australia now.

#2 in Advent Series

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

Celebrating Christmas with the Advent series,

The Birth of the King.

Inspiration from prophetic & historic accounts.

Posting 1 a day for the next 9 days.

THE FALL & THE PROMISE.

He will crush your head & you will strike His heel.

Genesis 3:15 NIV

God speaking to the serpent in the garden in Eden, after the fall. First mention of the coming of the Messiah.

Collage by Marge Malwitz.

Created with paper, painted fabrics, metallic effect thread, buttons, sequins.

#1 in Advent Series