About the artist

Mr. Ben Xu was raised in a family of artists. He began his realism training at an early age. He earned his Master’s Degree of Art in painting at the Sam Houston University in 1997. He has participated in many group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. A number of his works were collected by the individuals, the Sam Houston State University, the Metropolitan, the Provincial and the Regional Governments in China.

His goal is to produce inspirational paintings that touch the soul, capture the imagination and have a timeless quality. His objective is to create an illusion of emotion that will transport the viewers into the world that he creates.

Inspired by the world's myths, fables, and tales of imagination, Mr. Ben Xu wants his works to add up to more than the beautiful – if sometimes “curious” looking works of art. He creates interesting compositions by mythical color harmonies, light and value. In fact, he sees his works as “accessible abstractions and miraculous realism”.

His paintings allow the viewers to see the ordinary in an extraordinary way, and to create the tranquil, dreamy and contemplative mood and perception.

 

Mr. Ben Xu is a member of the American Color Pencil Association, the Watercolor Association of America, the Asian-American Fine Art Association and the Chinese Artist Association, P.R. China(1977-1979).

Contact information:

Mr. Ben Xu
P.O.Box 885
Belchertown, MA 01007
Phone: (413) 323-0151
Email: benxuartist@yahoo.com

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