Rachel Le Bacq
Welcome to the web page of Rachel Le Bacq, an exceptional artist who is deeply passionate about creating enchanting artworks.
If you are entranced by the beauty and emotion that art can convey, then you have come to the right place. Rachel Le Bacq specialises in fervent expressionism. Each artwork is a unique expression of creativity, inspired by African forms and influences.
Rachel Le Bacq has always harboured a profound passion for art. Her father often purchased art books that she would peruse, captivated by the colours and the potency exuding from these works.
As she observed art over the years, her taste was shaped by vibrant compositions and the potency of lines and expressions.
The latent power within her received an invigorating jolt when she stumbled upon the path to Hotsy Totsy in Ghent. This art haven was managed by Guido Claus (indeed, the brother of Hugo Claus). Artists, antiquarians, and art enthusiasts found solace here. Hours were spent engrossed in discussions about antique objects, movements, and ethnic art.
Particularly, the exquisite pure lines, the myriad of subjects, and the resourcefulness of these societies left Rachel spellbound. Hence, it comes as no surprise that even Picasso found inspiration in this. Thoughts were exchanged, the allure of objects dissected; she often engaged in conversations with Hugo Claus about enthralling aspects of literature and exchanged viewpoints on contemporary art with Sylvia Kristel.
This smouldering sentiment was crystallised during a journey to Togo, where she ventured into the most remote locales and traversed the darkest and most treacherous pathways. Her fascination burgeoned, as did her knowledge.
After a few years, which she still deems the most splendid of her life, she returned home and resolved to study African philology at the university. Under the attentive gaze of Professor Burssens, she penned her thesis on the Songye tribe.
By now, she had discovered her muse in Jean-Michel Basquiat. She found his primitive brushstrokes, childlike demeanour, and the ability to articulate emotions in simple subjects to be masterful.
Shortly thereafter, she inaugurated her own gallery, where she showcased not only her own creations but also African art, a confluence that was nothing short of perfect.
However, she also noticed that not everyone was ready for or interested in these artistic styles. So, she started making paintings of women, with each one having her own face.
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