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Contemporary painter in Corsica

Hélène Bécu is a contemporary painter based in Algajola, Corsica. At the Atelier ToileFilante, she primarily creates abstract works in oil on canvas or aluminum, using a palette knife and various materials to create texture and movement.

Her career includes exhibitions at the GMAC and the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. She has also received awards from the Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres and the Institut Européen des Arts Contemporains and is listed on the Akoun rating system.

Abstract paintings inspired by Corsican landscapes

Corsican landscapes, the sea, the variations in light, and the colors observed throughout the seasons inspire Hélène Bécu's abstract work. Her compositions thus range from blue tones associated with the marine world to warmer colors, without seeking to directly reproduce a landscape.

She also works with texture to lend movement and depth to her works, combining oil paint, palette knife strokes, and various materials depending on the painting.

Oil paintings on canvas and aluminum

Hélène Bécu works primarily with oil paint on canvas and aluminum, two surfaces that lend different qualities to her abstract compositions.

Paintings on aluminum

For her paintings on aluminum, Hélène works primarily on black panels that vividly bring out warm colors, ranging from red to yellow and orange. Using a palette knife allows her to blend colors, create gradients, and play with contrasts.

She also uses gray aluminum panels for certain compositions featuring blue and green tones, thereby creating a different effect depending on the chosen background.

The works on aluminum are created in sizes ranging from 30×30 to 120×80 cm.

Hélène also occasionally works on other media such as wood, marble, or stone.

Paintings on canvas: shapes and large formats

On canvas, Hélène Bécu paints across the entire surface of the canvas, creating abstract compositions in which colors, movements, and textures fully occupy the space. She creates square or rectangular works, but also explores more original forms, such as triangles, diptychs, and triptychs.

Sizes range from approximately 20×20 cm for the smallest works to over one meter for the largest formats.

Maritime-inspired textures and reliefs

Some canvases directly incorporate materials found in the Algajola environment. In particular, Hélène uses sand from the beach and fragments of fishing nets, embedded in the paint to add texture and create depth.

This technique is particularly evident in certain diptychs, where the nets and sand become elements of the composition and reinforce the connection between the abstract work and the Corsican maritime world.

Painting with a palette knife and relief works

Hélène Bécu uses palette knife painting in particular to work with the thickness of the paint, layers, and relief. In this way, she develops a highly personal approach to this technique, playing with volume, texture, and the way light reflects off the surface of the work.

The artist's brushstrokes and the various layers of paint lend movement to the compositions, while variations in thickness alter the viewer's perception of the work depending on the viewing angle and lighting.

Depending on the piece, other elements may be incorporated into the composition—such as sand, fragments of fishing nets, or red coral—further enhancing the materiality and unique character of each piece.

The original works are signed “LNBQ” and come with a certificate of authenticity.

Atelier ToileFilante in Algajola

Hélène Bécu welcomes visitors to the Atelier ToileFilante in Algajola, near the village's fortifications. At the studio, visitors can view her abstract paintings—including works on canvas and aluminum—as well as her other creations.

The studio is open in the mornings. You can also contact Hélène Bécu before visiting.

Akoun Listing and Artistic Recognition

Hélène Becu reçoit la médaille d'Argent

Hélène Bécu is listed in the Akoun price guide. Her original works are signed “LNBQ” and come with an identification number and a certificate of authenticity.

In October 2025, Hélène received an award at the Salon Opéra held at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel in the 15th arrondissement.

Buy a work by Hélène Bécu

Hélène Bécu's works can be viewed and purchased directly at the Atelier ToileFilante in Algajola. A selection of paintings is also available for purchase online.

Original works are signed “LNBQ,” accompanied by an identification number and a certificate of authenticity. Hélène Bécu is also listed in the Akoun price guide.

Shipping is available within France and internationally, with the exception of works whose dimensions do not allow for shipping.

Purchase of Artworks by Professionals

Under certain tax conditions, professionals (architectural firms, medical practices, etc.) who purchase an original work by a living artist may deduct its purchase price from their taxable income. This provision is subject to several conditions, particularly regarding the display of the work and its accounting treatment.

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