Abstract mixed media painting “Feeling L” by Xiaoyang Galas

Xiaoyang Galas is a Chinese artist who lives and works in France. She studied Fine Arts (painting) and received a Master's degree in Chinese Art History and Art Criticism from the Sichuan Fine Art Academy, China. In her paintings, Xiaoyang seeks to unite East and West. Her technique, often a mixture of acrylic, oil, collage, and plant tissue, can convey a patchwork effect. This effect, in its simplicity, seems anything but contradictory. The artist is not afraid to mix colors and honey-sweet acids. She also incorporates writing: Chinese, French, and English characters, as well as frequently used words in the Holy Scriptures. "There is so much darkness and suffering in this world; I no longer want to paint the dark side. I want my art to be a tribute to the beauty of this world… I want it to warm the hearts of all people… a message of peace and love…" "For me, life is a journey with a destination; art is a game with meaning." The artist expresses her hope of conveying a message of peace and love through her art. Her gift lies in magnifying the essence of life. Xiaoyang Gala's artworks are found in private and public collections worldwide.