Center Piece of Triptych: Hope

ABOUT HOPE

Artist: Christiane Vleugels

Land of Origin: Belgium

The second panel of the Faith, Hope and Love triptych features a woman dressed in black, often the color of what society considers the antithesis of the word. In this vision 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. This sturdy animal represents deep faith in one’s own journey and the endurance to complete it. The painting is full of other shamanic references to power and protection, altered states and consciously managed identities that struggle to co-exist.

The dove is a binding factor in this remarkable painting. When hope yearns, love answers.

ABOUT THE MASTER-GICLÉES

We use the highest possible, colour tested printing process in the IBEX ArtLab. The Master-Giclées are overseen by the artists themselves to ensure that they are exactly as the artists want them. All used materials for the Master-Giclées are acid-free, so they will not turn yellow or go brittle. We use archival pigment inks which have the longest lifespan of any ink currently known.

At IBEX, we believe in providing the highest quality Master-Giclées to match the high quality of our artists. All pieces are produced in our own print, varnishing and framing facilities in Germany. From start to finish each work of art is handled personally by a master printer with more than 20 years of experience in the fine arts.