The vibrant universe of Raphaël Pathé
Under his artistic name Elkolor, Raphaël Pathé creates vivid abstract drawings and paintings using oil pastels and Pantone markers. Each piece channels powerful energies—visions, spirits, and cosmic encounters—transformed into colour. His style merges the freedom of Matisse and Picasso with the tropical luminosity of destinations like St. Barts, Mexico, Los Angeles, and Greece.
From heritage to vision
Raphaël Pathé was born into art. Guided by his mother, Martine Séchoy Wolff—an early exhibitor at Art Basel—he developed a refined eye for colour, form, and symbolism. From Swiss precision to African and Egyptian motifs, his upbringing shaped a visual language rooted in light and emotion.
Though self-taught as a draftsman and painter, Pathé’s creative journey extends across disciplines. Early in his career, he appeared as an actor in the video installations of British artist Hilary Lloyd, exhibited at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris and other major venues. These collaborations, featured in ArtReview and Frieze, positioned him within the international art scene while deepening his connection to performance and visual composition.
Through Elkolor, he continues this exploration—transforming energy, intuition, and personal mythology into colour and rhythm.
The spirits & the visions
Many pieces depict entities or presences felt by the artist during meditative or transcendent moments. These forms—fluid, geometric, or hybrid—represent dialogues with higher dimensions. They remind the viewer that creation is both human and cosmic.
Elkolor invites viewers to enter an energetic portal. His art uplifts, harmonises, and reconnects us with pure vitality. Every canvas becomes a mirror of transformation and colour consciousness.