Jacqueline B. grew up in a family environment marked by several disruptions. Initially placed in the care of her father’s employees, she later returned to the family home following his remarriage and was raised by a caring stepmother, who encouraged her early interest in drawing.
Frail in health, she experienced significant difficulties at school and attended two convent-run institutions. Throughout her early adulthood, she continued to struggle with reading and writing, while her physical health and emotional stability remained fragile.
Drawing gradually became her primary means of expression. She developed a distinctive visual language populated by faces, figures, and distorted bodies, freely exploring a wide range of gestures and postures. This practice became the central focus of her life and the foundation of her artistic work.