Abstract mixed media painting “Born to be happy” (2024) by Xiaoyang Galas

Xiaoyang Galas is a Chinese artist living and working 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 in China. In her paintings, Xiaoyang seeks to bring together East and West. Her technique, often a mix of acrylic, oil, collage, and plant tissue, can convey a sense of patchwork. This effect, in its simplicity, seems anything but contradictory. The artist is not afraid to mix colors and honey-sweet acids. She also uses writing: Chinese, French, and English characters, 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 be heartwarming for all people... a message of peace and love..." "For me, life is a journey with a destination; art is a play on meaning." The artist expresses her hope of conveying a message of peace and love through her work. Her gift is to magnify what is essential in life. Xiaoyang Galas's works can be found in private and public collections worldwide.