Described by the
mainland press as "one of the most enigmatic and inspiring
artists of the contemporary Chinese art world", Xie Qiu
Wa lives and paints in his adopted home town of Shanghai. At
age 36, Xie already counts as one of the leading forces in the
reintroduction of the Classical Chinese School to a wider Western
audience.
The artist's work reflects a stoic luminescence, and explores
and expresses a contrast of light and darkness. Xie is one of
few contemporary artists to immerse themselves in detailed photo-realism
along traditional Chinese lines and he has rejected all forms
of artificial (print/Giclee) reproductions.
While Xie's international reputation has been built upon his
highly refined and stylized interpretations of Chinese 19th Century
designs, he has recently focused on developing his own distinctive
figurative style. His experimentation with a combined realism/impressionism
form has created some groundbreaking pieces and the artist's
unique flowing style has won him a strong following in the West.
Although Xie is now extremely busy coordinating shows internationally,
he still maintains a strong mentoring relationship with his wife,
Angel. Both Xie and Angel compliment each other creatively, she
with the eye for fine delicate features in figures and he with
the creative flowing play of shadow and light.
Xie Qiu Wa continues to develop a strong following in the West
and is currently planning a number of shows for North America
in 2006. |
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