Sanctuary in the Wild
Christina McFaul

“I was raised on a lake nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains of California, where fences were non-existent and I roamed freely. I found my sanctuary amidst the rolling hills of oaks and the transporting waters of Malibu Lake. This profound connection with the wild instilled in me a deep respect for our environment and a desire to protect it.  Through my lens, I want to inspire others to see the beauty of our natural world and understand our critical role in preserving it.”_Christina McFaul

Christina McFaul explores the natural world through the youthful eyes of her two boys, discovering the magic and mysteries of the wilderness. She and her children transform in these encounters with nature, becoming one with it. They embark on a quest to find the essence of being, something reminiscent of the sanctuary our ancient forebears discovered before the dawn of civilization. The artist invites viewers to see the world anew — full of curiosity, wonder, and awe for nature. The book tells a story within nature, journeying to our inner child, seeking peace and purpose in our pure being, finding solace in the wild, and uncovering a sense of belonging in the world through nature.

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First Edition, 200 copies
2024
22 × 29 cm
56 pages
Hardcover / Tritone UV printing / French-folding
ISBN 978-89-97605-95-8

* Numbered
* Includes one original print, signed
  (“Fortuna,” 2019, Archival pigment print, 7″×5″)
* Text by Mary Oliver
* Book Production by Munsung printing