El Mac Unveils Ballerina Mural "Instant de Grâce" at Place Jeanne d'Arc in Paris
At 19 place Jeanne d'Arc in Paris's 13th arrondissement, adjacent to Église Notre-Dame de la Gare, a mural titled "Instant de Grâce" (2026) by El Mac features the face of a ballerina. The model for this artwork was the artist's friend, Sophia, and the portrait employs intricate line work and tonal variations to enhance her features as viewed by pedestrians in the square. The local municipal magazine verified the location. El Mac dedicated this piece to Alphonse Mucha, a long-time inspiration, and also acknowledges the influence of French artist Jean "Moebius" Giraud regarding line and color techniques. He aims to express beauty, grace, and strength through Sophia's likeness, emphasizing the importance of creating beauty in challenging times. Galerie Itinerrance, which has promoted outdoor art in the area since 2004, collaborated on the mural. Images were posted on Instagram via @mac_arte.
Key facts
- El Mac painted "Instant de Grâce" (2026) at 19 place Jeanne d'Arc in Paris's 13th arrondissement.
- The mural sits beside Église Notre-Dame de la Gare.
- El Mac's friend Sophia modeled for the ballerina portrait.
- The artist cites Alphonse Mucha as an influence since childhood.
- French artist Jean "Moebius" Giraud also influenced the work, particularly its line and color.
- El Mac wanted the image to convey beauty, grace and strength.
- Galerie Itinerrance helped with the mural and has worked on outdoor art projects in the 13th arrondissement since 2004.
- The 13th arrondissement's municipal magazine identified the site as 19 place Jeanne d'Arc.
Entities
Artists
- El Mac
- Sophia
- Alphonse Mucha
- Jean "Moebius" Giraud
Institutions
- Galerie Itinerrance
- Église Notre-Dame de la Gare
- StreetArtNews
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Place Jeanne d'Arc
- 13th arrondissement