Semi-abstract art "Blanche" by Hélène Lachapelle


 This work is part of the City of Saint-Eustache's collection. Its acquisition was recommended by the City of Saint-Eustache's Art Acquisition Program in 2025. It is now on display in various municipal spaces.


 This captivating work by Hélène Lachapelle, created in 2024 in Quebec, explores the subtle beauty and essence of nature through the evocative image of a goose in flight. This 30 x 30-inch piece combines mixed media, including acrylic paint and collage, to create a rich texture and visual depth that immediately draws the eye.


 The title "Blanche" adds an extra dimension to this poetic work, emphasizing the idea of purity, light, and immensity. This choice of title reinforces the impression of an almost ethereal harmony between the goose in flight and its environment. The name "Blanche" also evokes a certain timelessness, a moment suspended in space where the bird and nature become one.


 The title, though simple, is loaded with meaning, reinforcing the idea of a broader vision of nature where form dissolves into light, becoming an inseparable part of the air, earth, and water. It also reflects the subtlety with which Hélène Lachapelle approaches her subject, emphasizing not outward appearance, but what emerges from the scene—an almost spiritual whiteness, a silent radiance that lingers in the viewer's mind.


 The collage technique adds a tactile dimension to the work, reinforcing the idea of fusion and symbiosis between the goose and its environment. The movement suggested by the brushstrokes and textures evokes the bird's fluid and graceful flight, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony.


 This original work by Hélène Lachapelle is particularly aimed at art lovers who seek to contemplate nature from a poetic and abstract perspective. It invites reflection on how natural forms blend into one another, creating a unified and soothing whole.


 Ultimately, "Blanche" transforms this work into a visual meditation on the beauty of nature, capturing a fleeting yet eternal moment, where the goose becomes a metaphor for freedom and harmony in its purest state.