Xiao Wen Xu
Statement
Xiao Wen Xu’s two current interests are an oil painting series, “Minimal Skies, and a watercolour painting series, “Rainbowland Leaves”. “Minimal Skies” was inspired by skies she’s seen and photographed. The paintings are abstracted forms of skies with everything eliminated except for the colour gradient, evoking simplicity and serenity. “Rainbowland Leaves” is a collection painted from life capturing the realistic shapes of leaves, while using bold and bright imaginary colours, which bring her happiness. Her goal is to share this joy with the viewer and escape into a new romantic world.
Bio
Xiao Wen Xu is a Chinese-born Canadian self-taught artist in Toronto. She graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Master of Architecture in 2018.
After graduation, she worked at an architecture firm for three years, while painting in her free time and participating in juried exhibitions. In 2021, she started painting full-time. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters, John B. Aird Gallery, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Artist Website: xiaowenxu.com
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