"(...) éloge transcendantal de la quête de l’Esprit dans toutes ses expressions et manifestations artistiques (...)" C. Rémy, Critique
Painter & Writer
Fabien Le Bihan is a French artist known for his dual creative identity as both a painter and a writer. His work explores themes of introspection, inner balance, resilience, and spirituality. He develops a body of work that blends artistic expression, philosophical reflection, and personal quest.
His pictorial style is characterized by:
strong symbolism,
frequent use of India ink,
a blend of minimalism and expressionism,
stylized human figures often seeking balance,
spiritual and introspective themes.
His visual universe conveys both fragility and elevation.
Fabien Le Bihan is the author of several works combining narrative, inner reflection, and psychological exploration. His books often address:
the search for self,
inner healing,
awakening of consciousness,
the relationship between art and resilience.
Among his most well-known works is The Rope Dancer (Le Danseur de corde).
The Rope Dancer is an introspective and symbolic narrative in which the author explores his personal journey, fragility, challenges, and inner ascent.
The tightrope becomes a metaphor for life: a path where one learns to find balance despite storms, illness, or human contradictions.
The book includes paintings and illustrations by the author.
For Fabien Le Bihan, art and life experience are deeply intertwined.
His work frequently addresses:
inner reconstruction,
struggles against personal shadows,
transformation through creation.
His journey—marked by intense sensitivity and deep introspection—directly nourishes his paintings and writings.
His approach focuses on:
the search for meaning,
the idea of awakening,
understanding human suffering,
self-transcendence through symbolism and poetic expression.
His art evokes an inner path that may be inspired by philosophical or meditative traditions, yet always expressed in a personal way.
His works can be viewed:
on online galleries and art platforms,
during solo or group exhibitions,
on websites dedicated to contemporary art sales.
His paintings also appear in several of his books.
His most common techniques include:
India ink,
strong black-and-white contrasts,
minimalist compositions,
recurring symbolic elements (thread, silhouettes, angels, tightrope walkers…).
This deliberate simplicity reinforces the emotional depth of his images.
His paintings and writings explore themes such as:
human fragility,
the search for balance,
hope and resilience,
the inner journey,
the light found after moving through darkness.
His work invites viewers and readers to self-understanding and personal transformation.
Each of Fabien Le Bihan’s works functions as a symbol:
tightrope walking = life and its balance,
silhouettes = the inner self,
verticality = elevation,
black/white contrasts = human duality,
spiritual figures = protection or guidance.
He intentionally leaves room for personal interpretation, allowing each viewer or reader to project their own story.
Peintures à "l'encre de Chine ou d'ailleurs..."