Guohua and Other Forms
Artist Statement
Before I discovered art, I – like many others – was content with seeing only the bigger picture, unaware of the intricate beauty that surrounded me. I had unknowingly starved my mind of the richness the world had to offer. My first encounter with painting was through Guohua, the traditional Chinese art form that captures the essence of life through fluidity, motion, and vivid expression. Yet, while I admired its elegance, I found its rigid conventions too confining.
My work is a contemporary evolution of Guohua, blending its spirit with my own vision of raw, unfiltered beauty. I integrate both Eastern and Western techniques, combining traditional rice paper with Western materials and layering vibrant pigments to create depth and movement. This fusion allows me to break boundaries – honoring tradition while embracing innovation.
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and pressure weigh heavily on people’s shoulders, painting has become my way of release – a space where I can slow down, express my emotions, and regain balance. Each brushstroke is a moment of meditation, a practice in patience, and a reflection of my inner world. Through my art, I hope to not only share beauty but also offer a sense of peace and introspection, inviting viewers to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
Education
2012 – Present
Chinese Watercolour Painting |
Studying under Winifred Lee, Richmond, BC
2017 – 2019
Gel Painting |
Studied under instructor Chin Cheng Kan, Burnaby, BC
2013 – 2019
Ceramics |
Ongoing studies at Amy’s Studio, Burnaby, BC
2016 – 2018
Watercolour Painting |
Studying under Enda Bardell, Vancouver, BC
2009 – 2014
Chinese Watercolour Painting |
Studied under Sheila Cho, Burnaby, BC
2010
Jewelry Design |
CCM Canada
2007
Hairdressing |
Vidal Sassoon Academy, Taiwan
2003
Hairdressing |
Toni & Guy Academy, London, UK
2000
Hairdressing |
Vidal Sassoon Academy, USA
1987 – 1990
Cosmetology |
Neng Ren Home Economic And Commercial Vocational High School, Taipei, Taiwan
Exhibitions & Recognition
2017
Snowy View |
Showcased by Richmond Art Coalition
Community Involvement & Volunteer Work
2011 – 2012
Christmas Charity Volunteer |
CCM Canada
Donations & Contributions
2018
Utopic Tranquility |
Donated to RAGA 30th Anniversary Art Auction & Gala
Richmond Art Gallery
2017
Where am I (Magnolia) |
Donated to RAGA 30th Anniversary Art Auction & Gala
Richmond Art Gallery
