Art Series
Connectivity
2022
The Connectivity series emerged from a period in which human connection, something often taken for granted, suddenly became fragile and uncertain. The lockdowns brought a new awareness of how essential interaction, physical presence and a sense of belonging are to our lives.
For Van Hemelrijck, who lived alone during this period, the absence of human contact was a deeply felt experience. Beyond the economic and societal consequences of the pandemic, the series reflects on what is fundamentally human: our need to connect, to interact and to feel part of something beyond ourselves.
The paintings explore the fragile balance between separation and connection, and the profound impact that human presence has on our lives. They remind us that human connection is not a luxury, but a fundamental part of being human.
Travelers
2020-2021
The need for connection and interaction with other people is always present.
Every painting tells a story about the places Christel Van Hemelrijck travelled to, about the people she met and especially the ones who left a lasting impression.
The light in these paintings represents the promise of freedom, freedom to travel and meet people without any restrictions.
Stories
2019-2020
In her series titled “Stories”, the backgrounds become more elaborate, more delicate and the use of a palette knife more feminine. Christel still paints with vibrance, expressing herself passionately. A different pace, new directions and new stories. Truly an artist to discover.
Frank Beekman
Beekman Foundation
Selino
2018
The island of Crete remains a major source of inspiration, along with her travel experiences. Christel lived in Crete during the nineties and she still spends a lot of time there in the Selino region.
Her emotions are expressed through the language of bold colours, with laconic, solid composition and delicate texture mainly on large canvasses. Every painting tells a story.
Rupture
2017
Christel Van Hemelrijck’s work, a vibrant collection of abstract oil paintings, stands out due to the use of texture, colour and light. Those textures can be observed in her earlier series titled “Rupture”, mostly energetic and chaotic, where the use of a palette knife is omnipresent.
The right kind of punk attitude brings us back to her younger self with a clin d’oeil to the music scene of the late seventies and early eighties.
Frank Beekman
Beekman Foundation
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