The Refuge of Faith (Triptych)

Description

Title: The Refuge of Faith (Triptych)
Artist: Susana Avellan
Medium: Mixed Media on Wood
Dimensions: Three panels, each measuring 5 × 8 inches.
Description: This triptych portrays humanity’s spiritual struggle against the presence of evil in the world. Each miniature panel represents a stage in the journey of people seeking refuge within the Christian community. The Church is presented as a place where individuals find spiritual nourishment, education, mutual support, and the living presence of God.
Together, the three panels symbolize hope, perseverance, and the victory of faith over darkness. Rather than depicting fear, the work emphasizes the strength that emerges when believers gather in community to pray, learn, serve, and encourage one another. The triptych invites viewers to reflect on the Church as a sanctuary where souls are renewed and equipped to confront the challenges of everyday life.
Biblical Inspiration: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.” — Hebrews 10:24–25 (NIV)
Curatorial Statement: The Refuge of Faith explores the enduring human search for God’s presence amid spiritual conflict. Through intimate miniature panels, the work reminds us that faith flourishes in community, where compassion, learning, and shared worship become powerful responses to the forces that seek to divide and discourage humanity.