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Vincent Xeus
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EducationNew York Academy of Art Cornish College of the Arts
Known forPainting
Notable work"Aunties" series
AwardsBP Portrait Award 2012
Websitewww.aleahchapin.com

Vincent Xeus (born 1981) is a Chinese painter known for his paintings that both challenge traditional ways of art as well as conform with them.

Biography

Xeus was born on 1981 in China. He began training as an artist during his childhood. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Xeus later studied at Columbia University and received his Master of Business Administration.[1]

Xeus's works have been featured in various exhibitions such as Windows To Divine exhibition at Denver Art Museum and 103rd California Art Club Gold Medal exhibition at Autry National Museum.[2][3] His first solo exhibition, The Last Pearl, took place on March 8, 2014 at Maxewell Alexander Gallery in Culver City, California.[4] He was the Board Director of Arts Council of Napa Valley and an Arts Comissioner at Yountville, California. Xeus currently resides in Manhattan and Napa Valley.[1]

Xeus has received many awards throughout his career, including the Artistic Excellence Award from the Portrait Society of America and the Best of Show award from International BoldBrush Competition. He was a finalist in the 103rd California Art Club Gold Medal Juried Exhibition. Xeus has been listed as one of the top artists of the contemporary era by Buzzfeed and PoetsAndArtists.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b "In the Studio: Vincent Xeus". www.nccsc.net. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "Kelleys host holiday reception honoring artist Vincent Xeus". The Villager. December 19, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Franson, Paul. "Acumen opens downtown gallery". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Maxwell Alexander Gallery Celebrates their Five Year Anniversary". Maxwell Alexander Gallery. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  5. ^ didimenendez. "THE TOP 100 FIGURATIVE PAINTERS WORKING RIGHT NOW". BuzzFeed Community. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "THE TOP 100 OIL PAINTERS WORKING RIGHT NOW". PoetsArtists. Retrieved January 7, 2019.