Art by XILIN WEI
WHO AM I
WHO AM I
Finding a reflection of one’s essence in this vast world is never simple. It is the search itself that I hope to shape. My affinity for figurative painting and sculpture grounds me, guiding me as I look beyond appearances to uncover the structures they conceal.
The practice of plein-air painting teaches us that a static, representational artwork is not so much a record of a single moment as it is a complex, orderly net that filters perception from shifting space and emotion. Such a process reveals the painter’s character naturally—without clamor or appeal—allowing for the release of slow aesthetic arrows that reach the emotional core rather than merely engaging in rational debate.
Category
Spaceship Series
“The spaceship series encapsulates my passions within architectural form. It weaves heroism, mythology, and timeless drama, where gods and trials converge, guiding Hero’s self-discovery journey.”
Printmaking
“While converting lines into knife marks, you must revisit what's worth recording.”
Statue
“The statue's power lies in its inner temperament——a kind of persistent divinity. By analogy, the soul of all things can be found..”
Drawing & Oil Painting
“The key to oil painting is understanding that color, shape, and everything are essentially the inner portrayal of the object.”