Belle Lumière (2025) Schilderij door Pascal Courcelles

“Belle Lumière”, 2025
Mixed media on canvas, edition 1/1
130 × 190 cm / 51.2 × 74.8 in
Unique piece – signed by the artist
“Belle Lumière” (2025) is a luminous and poetic work by Pascal Courcelles — a canvas that captures the quiet beauty of a moment suspended in time. With its shimmering palette and rich texture, this unique piece invites the viewer into a dreamlike aquatic world, where koi fish drift among blooming water lilies in a delicate choreography of color and light.
Executed in mixed media on canvas, the painting showcases Courcelles’ signature impasto technique, where thick, expressive brushstrokes bring depth and vitality to every element. The surface shimmers with layered tones of turquoise, lavender, pale yellow, and coral — punctuated by sculptural flashes of orange, red, and gold. Each detail is built by hand, giving the work a tactile presence that echoes the lush serenity of a floating garden.

“Belle Lumière” is a one-of-a-kind creation (edition 1/1) that bridges figuration and abstraction with effortless grace. While the subject evokes natural forms — koi, petals, water — the execution remains intuitive and free, resulting in a work that is at once representational and evocatively open-ended. There is no duplication of this piece; it is a singular expression within Courcelles’ expanding body of work.

This piece stands out within Courcelles’ recent production for its lyrical approach and immersive atmosphere. It’s a visual meditation on beauty, stillness, and movement — crafted with both mastery and spontaneity. For collectors seeking artworks that merge material richness with emotional resonance, “Belle Lumière” offers both sensory delight and conceptual depth.

In excellent condition and ready to hang, the work has a strong visual presence — yet retains a softness that allows it to breathe. The impasto areas rise from the canvas like petals floating on the water’s surface, catching the light throughout the day. From afar, the composition feels tranquil and harmonious; up close, it reveals surprising detail and texture.

Ideal for those who seek beauty without sentimentality, poetry without pretense. “Belle Lumière” is a sophisticated, contemplative work that speaks to both nature and imagination. It offers not just an image, but an experience — one that continues to unfold the longer one spends in its presence.