La femme et l'enfant (2013) Sculpture by Chantal Le Mesle

Chantal Le Mesle, a contemporary French painter, was born in 1955 in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. She is a distinguished member of the Société Arts Talence Aquitaine, as well as Arts and Leisure in Le Teich, where she specializes in pastel artistry.

A pivotal moment in Chantal's artistic journey occurred when she became a member of the group "Les Past'Elles," a collective of 12 women pastellists, founded in 2012 through the collaboration with artist Éliane Marque. This collective has become a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas and creative expression among its members.

Her contributions extend beyond pastel work, as she collaborated with the "Cie ERGATICA" from Angers, creating a poster featuring her painting 'La Valse.' Notably, Chantal secured the third prize in March 2015 with 'Quelques part,' receiving the Public Prize during the open days of the SATA Association of Talence.

Chantal Le Mesle finds inspiration in the simple yet profound moments of life, which she skillfully translates onto canvas. Whether capturing landscapes during her 'croc-rando' walks or expressing the fluidity of dance in oil, acrylic, or pastel, her work reflects a deep connection to movement, color, and the interplay of light and shadow.

For Chantal, art is an intimate journey of emotions, a process in which her paintings evolve from the raw material of her experiences. The colors she employs and the materials she chooses become the tangible expressions of her evolving emotional landscape. Through her art, Chantal Le Mesle invites viewers to share in the vibrancy of life's moments and the emotional depth that emanates from her canvases.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1955
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• Groups: Contemporary French Artists