Illustrations by Xiang Gao Xiang Gao is an artist who born in...

Illustrations by Xiang Gao

Xiang Gao is an artist who born in China, live and work in Oakland, CA.

I was born and raised in Guiyang, China where mountains, trees, and rivers surrounded me. When I was a teenager, I was always interested in rock ‘n roll and western art. I moved to the USA in my early twenties. Now, after more than a decade here, I’m still heavily influenced by rock ‘n roll and western art, but Chinese culture is still at my root and enjoy my Chinglish life more than ever.

My work explores several themes, many sensitive and emotional. I often feature myself as a subject to express sentiments of solitude, longing, sadness, and the sense of isolation. To give these ideas my own voice, I combine these elements with traditional themes of Chinese art, including nature and poetry.  Fabric, rice paper, strings, crystals, and Chinese ink are often used in my framed artwork, murals and installations. I’m always exploring different materials and styles, too.

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posted by Margaret