Sur le chemin by Jean-Louis Bessède

The main influences in Jean-Louis Bessède's work are diverse and reflect his rich artistic career:
  
The great masters of art history: He pays tribute to artists who influenced him during his training, notably Velázquez, whose famous Las Meninas he reinterprets in a series of paintings.
  
Modern artists Francis Bacon and Alberto Giacometti influenced his way of isolating the human figure, presenting it in its solitude and immobility.
  
Spiritual and mythological themes: his painting is part of a spiritualist approach, as evidenced by his series on angels and his works for the Church of Mont Bouquet.
  
Primitive art and graphic design: his style combines elements of graphic design and primitivism, creating a unique aesthetic.