About Pascal
Pascal Mpeck is a self-taught painter, born in the south of France to a Cameroonian father and a Martiniquan mother. Passionate about art from a young age, particularly drawing and painting, he later refined his skills by studying graphic arts in Nice (France). He then created his first works, which quickly gained attention.
His career
In 2002, he was chosen to be part of a group representing Cameroon at the ‘Salon des artistes Français’ in Paris. In 2005, his work was included in the Pan-African Film Festival of Cannes and at the Atrium Cultural Center in Fort-de-France in Martinique, praised by the writer and former mayor Mr. Aimé Césaire.
His cultural works have been recognized by Georgetown University and the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center at Ohio State University, both of which have showcased his art in their institutions.
In 2006, his works were exhibited at the « Congressional Black Caucus » event at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center, and were later showcased at the Serengeti Gallery in Maryland and the Armor J. Blackburn Center at Howard University. In 2010, Pascal organized a three-month pop-up showroom on Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida.
His works have also adorned the covers of contemporary publications, including « The Atlantic World » and « La Véranda Créole. »
Between 2010 and 2017, Pascal created an oil painting on canvas titled « Yes We Can, » in honor of the 44th President of the United States, This artwork was donated by Pascal Mpeck to the city of Pasadena, California. Today, the painting is permanently displayed as part of the cultural heritage at the Pasadena Central Library.. For this artwork, he received a Certificate of Recognition for high standards of excellence and outstanding achievement from the United States Congress.
Devoted to the creation.
From 2010 to 2014, Pascal created a series of sketches and works that have yet to be exhibited. Eager to perfect his own artistic style, he focused on his craft, exploring new techniques. He also deepened his knowledge on the various subjects that inspire his art, drawing from the research of ethnologists and historians. This long and meticulous process makes Pascal an artist who values quality over quantity, which renders each of his works all the more rare and valuable.
In 2023, Pascal Mpeck began working on a new collection of art on the theme of Ancient Egypt, inspired by the works of Professor Cheikh Anta Diop. The completion of this collection is expected at a yet-to-be-determined date.