Annabel Perrigueur: A LOVE Story in Mixed Media
- Mar 2
- 4 min read
From Paris to Philadelphia: A Creative Journey
For Annabel Perrigueur, art has never been a phase, it has been a lifelong love story.
Born in France, Annabel often jokes that she “was born with a pencil in hand.” Drawing captivated her from childhood, and by age 14 she was already attending after-school classes at her hometown Beaux-Arts, where her sharp eye for fashion and detail began to emerge.
After business school, she moved to Paris and deepened her artistic education through evening classes at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts de Paris while simultaneously working in finance. For ten years, she immersed herself in live model sketching, clay modeling, sculpture, and foundational fine arts training, building the technical discipline that still shapes her work today.
A move to the United States marked a pivotal new chapter. In 2019, Annabel fully reconnected with her artistic calling. She began teaching art classes before collaborating with Forbes Travel Guide on a large-scale piece that debuted in Beverly Hills for her first solo exhibition.
Then came Bowie Forever, a striking mixed-media portrait created with recycled Nespresso capsules for Philly Loves Bowie Week. The piece was selected by National Liberty Museum and received praise from local press. After this success, Annabel made a life-changing decision: she would fully embrace her true calling and launch her creative business.
Where Fashion, Sustainability, and Pop Culture Meet
Annabel’s work is a harmonious blend of creativity, positivity, and environmental consciousness.
When she reconnected with painting in the U.S., she knew she wanted to incorporate unconventional, textured materials. Her background in sculpture naturally guided her toward three-dimensional experimentation, but sustainability became equally important. Recycled aluminum capsules quickly emerged as her signature medium.
Each capsule is individually cleaned, cut, and meticulously assembled onto canvas, creating a striking 3D effect. Her first mixed-media portrait using this technique, a depiction of Marilyn Monroe, received unanimous praise from both the public and jurors at its debut show.
Fashion remains deeply woven into her artistic DNA. Having lived in Paris for more than twenty years and worked with major cosmetics brands, Annabel draws inspiration from Haute Couture craftsmanship, the painstaking work of the “petites mains” who create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Icons such as Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent influence her exploration of femininity and boldness. She also cites Christian Louboutin as a modern genius particularly inspired by the spontaneous creation of his iconic red sole, a motif that now appears in her own silhouetted figures.
Her visual language also nods to Pop Art and street art pioneers like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and David Hockney, blending bold color, movement, and cultural commentary.
Yet perhaps her most defining symbol emerged after moving to Philadelphia. Inspired by the City of Brotherly Love, Annabel created her own interpretation of LOVE, both a tribute to the city and a reflection of what she believes is art’s noblest purpose: bringing joy to others.
Today, LOVE sits at the heart of her artistic identity.
A Day in the Life of an Artist-Entrepreneur
Annabel’s days move quickly powered by inspiration and structured by strategy.
Mornings often begin with reflection: absorbing the world around her, drawing energy from travel, people, and unexpected encounters. Then she heads into the studio for long, immersive sessions refining textures, perfecting finishes, and chasing the precise emotion she wants each piece to deliver.
But the creative flow is only half the story.
Behind the scenes, Annabel operates as a full-fledged entrepreneur. Administrative tasks, marketing initiatives, client consultations, conversations with gallerists, and strategic planning fill her calendar. She installs artworks, attends gallery openings, meets curators, and continuously builds collaborations.
“No two days look the same,” she says. “It’s unpredictable, demanding, and endlessly exciting.”
Exhibitions and International Presence
Annabel actively exhibits throughout Philadelphia and beyond. Her most recent show was held at Philadelphia Magic Gardens, the immersive mosaic environment founded by Isaiah Zagar.
From March 15 to May 10, 2026, her work will appear at the Monmouth Museum as part of the 46th Annual Juried Exhibition.
Internationally, her pieces have been represented at major art fairs in New York and Miami, including during Art Basel and Miami Art Week. She also participates in public art initiatives in Manhattan.
Staying connected to her French roots remains essential. Annabel frequently collaborates with local French businesses such as Matines Café, J’aime French Bakery, and Délice & Chocolat, celebrating culture and savoir-faire through art and community.
This coming May, she will return to her roots with an exhibition in Paris’s historic Marais district, a meaningful reconnection with those who have supported her journey from the beginning.
Her work and latest updates can be found at:
Instagram: @annabelperri_studio
Artists Who Inspire Her
Annabel gravitates toward creators who embrace meticulous craftsmanship and bold messaging. She admires Brazilian muralist Kobra, paper artist Yulia Brodskaya, and contemporary artist Stef Ross.
She also draws inspiration from multidisciplinary figures like Lady Gaga for her audacity and theatrical expression; French dancer and choreographer Victoria D’Auberville; and astronaut Sophie Adenot, whose achievements represent courage and boundless possibility.
Above all, Annabel is inspired by authenticity and empathy, qualities she believes are more essential than ever in today’s world.
Art as Joy, Art as LOVE
Through recycled materials, couture references, bold color, and layered symbolism, Annabel Perrigueur creates more than artwork, she creates experiences rooted in optimism and resilience.
Her journey from Paris to Philadelphia is proof that creativity transcends geography. And at the center of it all is LOVE, not just as a symbol, but as a mission.
Because for Annabel, art is not only something you see.
It’s something you feel.
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