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Wenqi Ma

DIGITAL ARTIST

Based in Changsha, b. 1999

The artist's transformative journey has intricately woven a tapestry of professionalism: a seasoned independent illustrator, her artistic oeuvre is primarily defined by the mastery of digital painting. Commencing her artistic education with a foundation in contemporary detailed brushwork during her formative years, she manifested a fervent enthusiasm for experimental ventures and the exploration of emerging mediums. This seamless transition from traditional to digital media not only underscores her adaptability but also exemplifies an unwavering commitment to the ongoing evolution of her artistic expression.

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ARTWORKS

Xiao Wei
3600 x 3600px, Digital Painting, 2023
Embarking on her artistic journey at the tender age of three, the artist's initial encounter with a pair of metal butterfly hair clips, adorned with springs and vibrant plastic beads, became a defining moment in her artistic initiation. Guided by this early fascination with shiny and colorful objects, she continued to cultivate her artistic sensibilities, a journey marked by the collection of reflective litter from the streets during her formative years.

Eyes of Dreams
1535 x 2598px, Digital Painting, 2023
Love Triangle
1535 x 2598px, Digital Painting, 2023

Wanting to Speak but Hesitating
5197 x 3071px, Digital Painting, 2023
Entering the realm of art through digital painting tools, the artist's proficiency in this medium has become the hallmark of her creative expression. Each composition begins with the conceptualization of a nebulous image, akin to misted-up glasses. The gradual unveiling of this ethereal vision during the drawing process forms the essence of her artistic technique.

Hong Fang's Metamorphosis into an Immortal
3496 x 4961px, Digital Painting, 2023
Apple
3600 x 3600px, Digital Painting, 2022
Hunting for Insects
1535 x 2598px, Digital Painting, 2023

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Influenced by traditional detailed brushwork, her works exude a strong Eastern religious ambiance. The allure of detailed brushwork lies in its inability to be modified; even a momentary distraction is immediately evident in the strokes. The religious undertones in the imagery purely reflect a personal worldview inclination.
Eightfold Door
3600 x 3600px, Digital Painting, 2022