Make Love, Not War explores the powerful contrast between sensuality and violence, examining the tension between human intimacy and the destructive forces of war. In this intimate piece, a figure is captured with her finger gently resting on her lips, a symbol of desire, vulnerability, and calm. However, perched on her shoulder, a toy soldier aims a gun directly at her, embodying the absurdity of violence and the looming threat of conflict even in the most tender, personal moments.

The toy soldier’s small size and position emphasize the disparity between the innocent and the violent, highlighting the unnatural presence of war in everyday life. The dripping, vivid colors in the figure's body evoke a sense of urgency and raw emotion, contrasting sharply with the tiny, cold weapon aimed at her. The title Make Love, Not War boldly calls for a world where human connection and intimacy triumph over violence and control.

Through Make Love, Not War, Vandamme invites reflection on the paradox of power and affection, showing that love and sensuality can coexist with, and challenge, the forces of oppression and violence.