Fine Art Collector | Autumn 2017

often tinged with a sense of sarcasm and, sometimes, mischievous humour. In contrast to traditional Lowbrow artwork that is commonly produced digitally, Xue’s alternative method of using oil on boards highlights her meticulous attention to detail within each piece. The Head of the Table sees a new painting technique from Xue

that enables her to perfect the jellified effect of the gruesome banquet on the table. The cinematic elements are tinged with darkness in dramatic Hitchcockian studio lighting, which accentuates both the strength and vulnerability in these feminine figures. Xue explains, “My take on the traditional fairy tale is tinged with a sardonic twist. There is

a juxtaposition of light-headed sauciness with the macabre.” Depending on its size, each painting takes between 80-120 hours to complete. Xue uses multiple layers of glazes when producing her infinitely detailed paintings. Ornately carved frames lend the paintings a baroque aesthetic that perfectly complements their enigmatic themes.

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