Bénédicte Perrott Founder & Director

Peintre.parfois founder and director, Bénédicte Perrott finds her roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is a self-taught abstract painter. Prior to having her work featured outside Europe, Bénédicte held both solo and groups exhibition in Brussels and in Paris. She also worked with international artists and was invited to collaborate on partnerships and events with both non-profits and cultural institutions. Her work has been featured in some media including  the BlackArt Review. Bénédicte, through peintre.parfois, aims to operate at the intersection of contemporary art and social change. Bénédicte Perrott has a specific interest in race, social movements, state violence, incarceration and human dignity. When not working on her artistic projects, she spends time organizing and working on issues related to criminal justice and state violence. She is also a scholar Activist and has recently conducted research on black resistance to policing and focused on decarceration and gang-related issues while working in New York City.

Bénédicte offers group and private workshops, where she promises to uphold just one rule—fun and relaxation. She also take on private project requests. A few times a year, or upon request, she opens the doors of her home to showcase her work. Lastly, Bénédicte guides new collectors who wish to purchase art but don’t know where to start.