Christelle Mukesha is a self-taught artist whose creative journey is deeply is deeply intertwined with personal growth and self-discovery. 

She first discovered drawing during her childhood but stepped away from it for several years. In 2019, her mother sent her an old drawing with a simple question: why had she stopped? That question reignited something inside her — an undeniable urge to reconnect with creation. This rediscovery became a major turning point in her life, leading her to passionately explore human emotions and stories through her art.

Fascinated by hyperrealism, Christelle devoted herself to capturing human emotions and features with remarkable precision. Her work, shaped by a rigorous and experimental self-learning process, blends technical mastery with deep introspection. Today, she's moving towards a more surreal approach, where precision and emotional depth come together to explore themes close to her heart: identity, femininity, and personal growth.

At the heart of her artistic practice lies the inner journey. Through her creations, often female portraits, Christelle encourages viewers to embrace their uniqueness, free themselves from external expectations, and nurture a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

Each portrait is a one-of-a-kind composition, born from the fusion of multiple images and infused with a profound message. Using graphite, black stone, and charcoal, Christelle Mukesha crafts artworks with striking contrasts, evoking the nostalgic beauty of black-and-white photography. Her art goes beyond aesthetics — it offers a space for reflection and dialogue, inviting viewers to look beyond faces and discover the stories they hold.

Christelle Mukesha isn’t just creating artworks; she’s building a universe. By weaving together technique, emotion, and storytelling, she encourages everyone to nurture their own creativity and reclaim the simple joy of making art. Her portraits, far more than mere representations, are silent conversations that resonate with something universal while honoring each person's individuality.