LIGHTYEARS AHEAD
In Sterquiliniis Inventur

Our art is based on lightyears we are yet to discover as earthlings. 

Each painting was meticulously handcrafted. 

We took the utmost care in selecting premium materials to provide museum-grade attention to detail. 

A luxurious gloss coat finish gives an intense deepness of color to all but the smallest art pieces. 

THE MAKING OF:

We want you to get lost in this. 
Even if it’s just for a second. 
Find a colour that speaks to you and take a journey into space. 
Allow yourself to contemplate your humility in the face of all the natural might our universe has to offer. 

Let’s travel lightyears ahead. Together.

Let us challenge you to contemplate your humility in the face of all this natural might.

In Sterquiliniis Inventur

200 cm x 400 cm
By Charlotte and Peter

This painting is the crown jewel of our Lightyears Ahead exhibition. It is the apotheosis of an intense collaboration. 
Preparation, creation, and finish spanned over four months of 2020. Eight different layers. Twenty-five liters of paint. Eight liters of gloss coating. Two liters of varnish. Hundreds of hours of painting. Countless cappuccinos. 

The name of the canvas, In Sterquiliniis Inventur, translates to ‘our brightest light is found in the darkest of places’. It is a medieval, alchemic dictum that perfectly captures the essence of the work. 

We trusted each other unconditionally, setting no boundaries whatsoever. Months of complementing, redirecting, and adjusting each other’s brush strokes. Peter represents dark, burning, and heavy energy. Charlotte is a beacon of light, flowing colors, and hopeful energy. 
By balancing those energies, our work was born.

The result is a landscape that spans lightyears, guiding us into the future. It is easy to get lost in this. Stars, singularities, nebulae. You will discover an interesting area each time you walk past this painting. That is our gift to you. A new galactic journey with every glance.

Acrylics, gold leaf, aerosol, and pigments on aluminium-stretched cotton canvas. Triple varnish and luxury gloss coat finish.

Available

We believe that, the real strength of a human person can only be found in the darkest times of their life. We can only fully shine our light if we learn what darkness means to us. These 2 opposites are yin and yang, black and white, male and female energy, the good and the bad. Only via working with our own darkness and light, accepting that there is both, we can feel a balance. 

And finding your own balance feels so nice, let’s all just admit that!  

You can look at this from a personal perspective. But we are asking you to take a step back and look at the bigger picture as well. 
We need you to open your eyes and realise that there are dark forces and light forces around us in the cosmos. They will always be there. 
The only thing you can do is wake up. 
Choose the light above the darkness every time you can! 

If you’re feeling this, come and visit us. 

Let’s talk about universal topics and enlighten each other. 

Prepare to be transported to a realm where boundless creativity and cosmic mystery converge. Immerse yourself in the ethereal glow of otherworldly landscapes, the dance of interstellar beings, and the whispers of civilizations waiting to be discovered. Each artwork has been meticulously curated to ignite your curiosity and awaken your senses, inviting you to partake in an extraordinary intergalactic adventure.

We hope that "Lightyears Ahead: A Journey Into Other Realms" will leave you spellbound, evoking a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Let us venture together into the unknown and unravel the secrets of the cosmos that lie lightyears ahead.
Join us on this extraordinary odyssey of art and exploration that will redefine how you perceive our place in the universe. Together, let's traverse the boundless depths of the cosmos, navigate the constellations, and encounter the very essence of our interconnectedness as we journey lightyears ahead.

'De Baere’s work is deeply rooted in her understanding of astrology, and confronts current social, political, and spiritual issues being faced by humanity and our planet. She strives for her work to bring light and liberation to her viewers & leave them reflecting on the powerful imagery she presents. The talented artist is a natural healer, which exudes across her portfolio of works.'

Each creation you see on this website was meticulously and lovingly handcrafted.

Your art piece deserves to last for generations, so the utmost care has been taken to select only premium materials and provide museum-grade attention to detail. For example, a luxurious gloss coat finish gives an intense deepness of color to all but the smallest art pieces. 

The mission of each painting is the same. To invite you to travel inward. Even if it’s just for a second. Find a colour that speaks to you and take a journey into space. Allow yourself to contemplate your humility in the face of all the natural might our universe has to offer.

Take a look at the video below to dive into the artistic process of one of the studio’s largest collaboration projects so far. 

astral traveling

60 cm x 70 cm
By Charlotte De Baere

Who do we meet, when we venture among the stars? 

Acrylics, aerosol, and pigments on wood-stretched cotton canvas. Triple varnish and luxury gloss coat finish.
Available: 

Vanitas Part I (sold) and ii

70 x 100 cm. By Peter and Charlotte


No exhibition is complete without a still life. Vanitas, the Latin term for vanity, hints at the need for human humility in the grand scheme of nature. Thus, Vanitas became a common title for still lifes in the classical tradition. Part II of this diptych shows the right side of an exotic planet that is slowly starting to decompose. A dying planet, a rupture exposing its core, emitting beams of energy in a final struggle.

Acrylics, gold leaf, aerosol, and pigments on wood-stretched cotton canvas. Triple varnish and luxury gloss coat finish.

Vanitas I and II are available separately and as a pair:

terra nova (sold)

80 cm x 100 cm
By Charlotte 

Mother earth is transforming into a better place. Embrace the change and try to lift your own vibrations. That's all she's asking us to do. “ I’m so thankful for living here, two feet on the ground, head in the clouds. Always in touch with all that is 'life' on this planet. I'm showing my love & appreciation for Pacha Mama via this painting.” 

Acrylics, aerosol, and pigments on wood-stretched cotton canvas. Triple varnish and luxury gloss coat finish.

Rings of Light (sold)

100 cm x 160 cm
By Peter and Charlotte

This is part of a planet too massive to capture on canvas. As you make your approach, the many rings of the gas giant shine brightly in the light of a nearby star.

Acrylics, gold leaf, aerosol, and pigments on wood-stretched linen canvas. Triple varnish and luxury gloss coat finish.

Custom work. Do you prefer an even more personal take on the universe? Talk to us to discuss how we can work together to create a custom piece for your home, office, or business.

A handwritten certificate of origin is provided for each purchase. Pickup in Antwerp or Berchem.

Delivery can be arranged in correspondence with the artists.

‘2020 made us do it.’

- Charlotte and Peter -

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