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As an artist, Xiaoyuan is deeply passionate about expressing himself through the mediums of oil paint and watercolor, using abstract expressionism as his primary mode of artistic expression.

The driving force behind his artistic vision is the complex interplay between environment and human behavior. Having moved from Guangzhou, China to London, he is continually inspired by the cultural differences and unique qualities of people and places that he encounters, and this serves as the foundation for his creative process.

Xiaoyuan's artistic themes revolve around the relationship between environmental changes and human psychology, exploring the potential connections between the two in the context of behavior.

When he creates, Xiaoyuan is drawn to the minutiae of everyday life, and his observations of the world around him are infused with a deep sense of curiosity and wonder. The incredible diversity of London, from its people to its culture, food, and fashion, never ceases to inspire him.

The works of Henri Rousseau and Hieronymus Bosch have had an immense impact on Xiaoyuan's artistic journey, particularly the thought-provoking scenes and characters depicted in Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights."

Ultimately, Xiaoyuan's goal is to create something truly unique and thought-provoking by blending Eastern thinking with the context of Western art. Through his art, he aspires to connect with his audience on a deeper level, sparking new ideas and conversations that will continue to resonate long after the canvas has been completed.

CELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

 

2017  Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts BA Graduation show, Guangzhou, China

 

2019   Remaking-Invitational exhibition of contemporary craft works of national colleges, Xian, China

 

2020   Postgraduate Academic Interim Report Exhibition, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China

 

2020   The 4th National College Students Art Exhibition, Qingdao, China

 

2021    Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts MA Graduation show, Guangzhou, China

 

2022   Beyond the Green, Chelsea Marquee, London

 

2022   MA Graduation Show, Chelsea College of Arts, London

2023   Cultural Fusion 2nd Edition,BLOK Design Associate, Australia-UK, https://www.blokdesignassociates.com/2023-cultural-fusion

 

EDUCATION

 

2022  MA Fine art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London

 

2020  MFA Art and Design, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

 

2017  BA Art Education, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

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Xiaoyuan Wu is a visual artist currently studying and working in London.

Wu was born in Huainan, a heavy industrial city in Anhui Provence, China. He moved to Guangzhou with his parents when he was 7 and completed his education from primary school to postgraduate level in Guangzhou.

Huainan, Wu's hometown, began mining coal resources at the end of the 19th century and became one of the most important coal mines in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Wu's family lives in Huainan and works in coal mines and related industries. Therefore, the industrial culture has built Wu's childhood memories, and the commercial culture of the southern city of Guangzhou had a vast and continuous impact on the shaping of Wu's spiritual world.

Most of Wu's works are paintings employing different materials and applying 3D modelling technology. Increasingly, more artworks are presented in mixed media formats.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2017  Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts BA Graduation show, Guangzhou, China

2019   Remaking-Invitational exhibition of contemporary craft works of national colleges, Xian, China

2020   Postgraduate Academic Interim Report Exhibition, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China

2020   The 4th National College Students Art Exhibition, Qingdao, China

2021    Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts MA Graduation show, Guangzhou, China

2022   Beyond the Green, Chelsea Marquee, London

2022.   MA Graduation Show, Chelsea College of Arts, London

EDUCATION

 

2022  MA Fine art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London

2020  MFA Art and Design, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

2017  BA Art Education, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts

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