On December 8, 2025, he was rushed to the emergency room with symptoms that initially led doctors to suspect metastatic colon cancer. His body had accumulated fluid in the abdomen, lungs, and around the heart, severely affecting his breathing. After extensive medical testing, cancer was ruled out. However, he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver fibrosis (early cirrhosis), a leaking mitral valve, and a bleeding polyp that still requires removal. He is also scheduled to undergo hernia surgery.

Over the past two months, he has been hospitalized twice. Emergency procedures were necessary to remove fluid from his lungs, and he is currently taking prescribed heart medication costing approximately €150 per month.

As a self-employed artist, Messelier relies on his independent practice for income. Due to delays in social security payments, his health insurance is temporarily not covering his treatment costs for 2026. He is currently unable to cover urgent medical expenses, medication, and rent. He is seeking to raise €15,000 to cover immediate treatment costs and stabilize his situation.

You can find out how to support him on his fundraising campaign page. 

About Vincent Messelier
Messelier creates abstract paintings in his own distinctive style, which he calls meridianism. Working primarily with acrylic and palette knives, he develops textured compositions marked by vertical and horizontal stripes and lines that structure and interrupt more spontaneous painterly gestures. These linear elements refer to the meridians of the globe and serve as organizing forces within the composition. In addition to acrylic, he sometimes incorporates materials such as wood, foam, and other elements into the surface of the canvas.