Rachel Baseme

Rachel Baseme is a quadrilingual Activist Artist whose work stands at the intersection of Human Rights, traditional Feminism, and Mental Health advocacy. Through her art, she challenges injustice, amplifies marginalized voices, and creates spaces of healing and empowerment. Her mission is simple yet profound: to make the world more equitable and safe for all.

A Journey of Art and Advocacy

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rachel’s early years were shaped by a peaceful childhood and an upbringing rich in international experiences. Having lived across Africa, Europe, and North America, she developed a broad and inclusive worldview—one that encouraged her to dream, to question, and to create.

Art was always present in her life, emerging first in personal diaries, spontaneous drawings, and graffiti gifted to friends. At the same time, a deep sense of Justice and Responsibility was taking root. As the eldest daughter in a culture that values leadership in women, she naturally took on the role of protector and advocate. She started by standing up for classmates supporting and defending my classmates from a variety of school issues. This early activism soon became a core component of her Ikigai—her life's purpose.

Rachel's activism journey began with supporting and defending her classmates from various school issues, an experience that quickly became a core component of her Ikigai—her life's purpose. Confronted with the challenges faced as a Black African woman and the injustices she witnessed, Rachel decided to become a healer. Determined to address the struggles of Black women, migrants, and survivors of discrimination, she pursued academic studies in Psychology, Migration Studies, and International Relations. Her work bridges disciplines, blending education, advocacy, and artistic expression to confront racism, sexism, and systemic oppression.

To comfort those who have been hurt or deprived of their rights to seek better mental and physical health.

Creating for Change

Today, Rachel Baseme is more than an artist—she is a Storyteller, a Healer, and a Catalyst for Change. Her art speaks to the resilience of women, the psychological impact of injustice, and the necessity of healing as a Revolutionary Act. She works to educate, empower, and transform, ensuring that those who have been silenced can reclaim their narratives.

Through projects like Journey to Querencia, Rachel invites us to explore Identity, Trauma, and Renewal—reminding us that art is not just something to be seen, but something to be felt and acted upon.

To experience her work is to engage in a movement—one that dares to envision a more just and compassionate world.