Faith, Hope & Love

Oil on canvas, 170 x 280 cm, 2023

The Divine Triad

The triptych Faith, Hope, and Love were born of the musings of our world’s state. Optimism lunges from what appears to be a cautious invitation to believe. All the women in Christiane’s work are aware of their souls and firmly connected with life.

A Drop in the Ocean

Faith, as portrayed here, is dressed in blue, the color of the skies and the seas. The choice of blue is deliberate, echoing notions of tranquility, trust, and the infinite expanse, suggesting an intertwining of her essence with the universe's expansiveness.

Secrets of the Hydrangea

Depth and wisdom, authority and loyalty, truth and faith — most of us will know its connotations. Yet, the headdress of the hydrangea adds complexity to this panel: While symbolizing heartfelt and deep, honest emotions such as love, devotion, and gratitude, this exotic flower also represents fickleness and change of heart.

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The Dove's Embrace

The dove, a timeless symbol of peace and unity, takes on a profound role within Christiane's intricate triptych. This ethereal bird serves as a unifying force, delicately weaving threads of serenity and hope throughout the artwork. Its presence resonates as a beacon, inviting contemplation on harmony and offering a guiding light towards inner tranquility.

The Essence of Hope

The second panel of the triptych features a woman dressed in black, often the color of what our society considers the antithesis of the word. Yet within this canvas, it gets redefined by Christiane. In this part of the story, the artist focuses on wisdom and freedom rather than outer guidance and conformity. This ‘hope is vested in me’ attitude is underlined by the symbolic mantle of wool from the Alpine Alpaca.

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Crimson Red

The final and third painting of the tryptic, Faith, Hope, and Love, shows a woman whose sense of being valued is present and visually dynamic. She is adorned and holds her hands crossed atop her heart in ecstasy. Dressed in crimson, she glows against a muted backdrop of neutral plant life and a slated sky.

Love's Eternal Flight

The cranes in the background convey eternal love and good fortune. Using various symbols of love and passion throughout this painting, Christiane Vleugels states that even when life is complicated and challenging from time to time, love for each other is the ultimate solution for everything.

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