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Xueer Gao
http://gaoxueer.com
Instagram: @xueerstudio
BIO
Xueer Gao (she/her) is graduate of the MFA book art and printmaking program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA and BFA in studio art printmaking at James Madison University. Also, she works as a freelance visual artist and photographer.
Gao’s work is grounded in her background in studio art, particularly in book, printmaking, and papermaking, where she learned and practiced various techniques, later combining them in multiple editions. She has also honed her photography skills, film and digital, and combined them with her practice. She has spent significant time studying traditional Chinese crafts and culture, observing nature, and paying attention to her surroundings.
“Art is all about experimentation, and I believe that there are no limits to what you can create if you have the courage to try.”
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
My studio practice is all about exploration and experimentation. I create stunning artist books, prints, installations, and 3-dimensional forms using papermaking techniques that transform the patterns of Chinese culture into vibrant, colorful visual poetry. Drawing inspiration from the magical world around me, my art is infused with a sense of wonder and whimsy that captures the essence of artistic vision. And in my artistic creation and learning, I am curious about different materials. Each material has its own characteristics, and I hope I can understand them fundamentally and communicate with them.
X-Lab: X-Lab is my state of art. Experiment with these arts and crafts in my lab.