Xiao Wang, Double Portrait, oil on canvas, 48 x 60, 2022.
New York-based artistXiao Wangmasterfully sets the mood in his portraits with uncanny environments.
Originally from China, Wang’s experience as an immigrant has a major influence on his portraits.
Xiao Wang, “Double Portrait,” oil on canvas, 48″ x 60″, 2022.
His subjects wear slightly enigmatic expressions that make it hard to discern exactly what they are thinking.
While some stare off into the distance, others even look like they are smiling.
The cues to what is truly going on in their head exist in the configs.
Xiao Wang, “Passing Hours,” 60″ x 48″, 2022.
And it is in this place that we can better understand their state of mind.
Limited edition prints of Wang’s work are available throughArt for Change.
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“Monkey Mind” (2022), oil on canvas, 58 x 44 inches.
New York-based artist Xiao Wang creates portrait paintings with a moody atmosphere.
Xiao Wang, Passing Hours, 60 x 48, 2022.
Monkey Mind (2022), oil on canvas, 58 x 44 inches.
“Slumber-Dusk” (2020), oil on canvas, 44 x 58 inches.
His subjects are enveloped by environments with strong contrasting colors.
Slumber-Dusk (2020), oil on canvas, 44 x 58 inches.
Spaced in, Space out #2 (2023), oil on canvas, 40 x 32 inches.
“Spaced in, Space out #2” (2023), oil on canvas, 40 x 32 inches.
The cues to what is truly going on in their head exist in the parameters.
Sound of Cicadas (2022), oil on canvas, 60 x 80 inches.
Xiao Wang, Eda, oil on canvas, 18 x 22, 2022.
“Sound of Cicadas” (2022), oil on canvas, 60 x 80 inches.
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Xiao Wang, “Eda,” oil on canvas, 18″ x 22″, 2022.
