The Early Years of Akiane KramarikWhen eight-year-old Akiane Kramarik painted the face of Jesus from her recurring heavenly visions, she never expected the painting to become a world-renowned masterpiece or for it to be stolen. Now, Prince of Peace, considered one of the most recognized faces of Jesus across the world, hangs on the wall in Belóved Gallery after nearly two decades of being hidden away. The extraordinary story of the painting’s creation, disappearance, and miraculous recovery is the heartbeat of Belóved Gallery’s premier exhibition, Akiane: The Early Years.Akiane: The Early Years, the only public exhibition of Akiane’s work in the world, is a remarkable collection spotlighting fourteen of Akiane’s original childhood paintings. At the pinnacle of the exhibition is the Prince of Peace painting, available for in-person viewings for the first time since its creation. Among the collection are works such as Dreams and The Missing Years, also reimagined from Akiane’s visions of heaven, and Turquoise Eyes, Akiane’s eleven-year-old self-portrait. Each painting includes accompanying poetry and deep reflections written by Akiane.The Lost & Found Timeline details the story of the Prince of Peace and includes Akiane’s childhood photographs. Akiane: A Portrait of the Artist, the exclusive short film that plays in Belóved Gallery’s media room, follows Akiane’s journey through poverty, childhood fame, and tragic loss to becoming the master fine artist she is today. Belóved Gallery seeks to amplify Akiane’s message of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and eternal life through this unique exhibition, opening a doorway of hope for all who hear her story.