At Eternity’s Gate: Artists of the Infinite

Only the wounded healer heals (Jung). Henri J. M. Nouwen explored this idea in his writings. He was in touch with his own wounds and fragility. By writing he helped others accept themselves in their brokenness. He was inspired by the art of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and the icons of Russia. We follow him in contemplating these works and this forms a healing space in which we come to know and accept ourselves. I also include ‘The Wall’ by Pink Floyd and then Nouwen’s meditation on being the ‘Beloved of God’. Vincent Van Gogh said that “Art is to console those broken by life”.This is the journey we are on.