Wang Xiasong
Born in Wuhan in 1964, graduated from Academy of Arts & Design of Tsinghua University. For over ten years he has stayed in German, where his creation and thoughts of art were influenced immensely. Wang Xiaosong is an abstractionist, who dedicates himself to breaking the boundary between painting and sculpture. Furthermore, his artworks reveal his observation and philosophy of humanity and the universe. As being one of the most important artists in China, many solo exhibitions of him have been held in different significant art institutions in recent years.
La Mer Trois Symphonie
(The Sea - Three Symphonies)
This painting serves as the centerpiece of the exhibition. Inspired by Claude Debussy’s La Mer, it evokes the grandeur and mystery of the sea through fluid brushstrokes and vibrant color palettes. The viewer is invited to experience the symphonic ebb and flow of the ocean, much like Debussy’s musical composition, which captures the essence of water’s constant movement.
150 x 200 cm | Oil Acrylic
This painting serves as the centerpiece of the exhibition. Inspired by Claude Debussy’s La Mer, it evokes the grandeur and mystery of the sea through fluid brushstrokes and vibrant color palettes. The viewer is invited to experience the symphonic ebb and flow of the ocean, much like Debussy’s musical composition, which captures the essence of water’s constant movement.
150 x 200 cm / Oil Acrylic
China Garden Triptych
The China Garden triptych is a visual journey inspired by Chinese folklore and music. Initially influenced by Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, the artist’s focus underwent a significant shift in response to world events. When the Ukrainian war broke out in February 2022 the political climate and cultural sensitivities surrounding Russian music prompted the artist to pause her original thematic direction. During February and March in Barcelona, she decided leading her to reimagine her artistic narrative. This transition allowed her to delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, drawing inspiration from the theme of the Jasmin Flower in folklore. The China Garden triptych became a vibrant expression of hope and renewal, moving away from the dark, chaotic energy of Night on Bald Mountain to embrace the serene beauty of Chinese traditions. This shift symbolizes a reclamation of artistic identity and a desire to reflect positivity in the face of adversity, creating a harmonious blend of visual storytelling and cultural exploration.
L 80 x 80 cm | M 80 x 120 cm | R 80 x 80 cm | Acrylic
Ode an den Mond
(Ode to the Moon)
This painting is directly inspired by Antonín Dvořák’s piece of the same name. The moon, a central figure in this work, casts a silver glow over the landscape, echoing the lyrics: "Oh Moon, tell me, where does my beloved rest?" The serene and luminous painting reflects the calm and reflective qualities of the music, while also capturing the romantic longing found in Dvořák's composition.
50 x 70 cm | Oil Acrylic
Waldesrauschen
(Forest Murmurs)
The Waldesrauschen series, comprising Begegnung (Encounter), Liebestraum (Love Dream), and Erinnerung (Remembrance), captures the rich interplay between nature, emotion, and memory, as experienced within the serene backdrop of a whispering forest. Each piece reflects a different facet of the human condition, evoking profound connections between the natural world and the inner workings of the heart and mind.
In Begegnung (Encounter), the mystical and fleeting moments of discovery are captured as the swaying trees and soft murmurs of the forest mirror the emotions of an unexpected meeting. Nature here serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, much like Debussy’s evocative musical compositions, where layers of sound invoke deep introspection and connection.
Liebestraum (Love Dream), inspired by Liszt’s famous composition, explores the dreamlike quality of love. The painting blends the fluidity of the forest’s natural sounds with the ethereal nature of romantic longing. Through a delicate play of light and shadow, it captures both the tenderness and transience of love, reflecting the fragile balance between reality and dream.
Erinnerung (Remembrance) delves into the realm of memory, drawing on the nostalgic tones of nature. Here, the forest represents the past, with its rustling leaves symbolizing memories that resurface and fade over time. The piece reflects the bittersweet nature of recollection, where moments of joy are interwoven with the passing of time, much like the gradual fading of a familiar melody.
Together, these three works invite viewers into a meditative journey, where the forest serves as a metaphor for the cycles of life, love, and memory, while nature’s eternal rhythms echo our most intimate experiences.
50 x 70 cm (3 piece) | Oil Acrylic
It becomes sound
I created this painting based on the music of "Es wird klang". „It becomes Sound „The horn concerto of Jörg Widmann was composed for Stefan Dohr, the principal horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. On May 30 this year, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra premiered this horn concerto by Stefan Dohr, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. The timbre of the horn is completely different from the timbre of the horns in the past, and is very avant-garde. The composer tells an original story.
150 x 200 cm | Acrylic on Canvas
Victoria Y Mar
Victoria Y Mar was born in China and received her artistic training in both Shanghai and at the renowned Universität der Künste (UDK) in Berlin. A multifaceted artist, violinist, and pianist, she now lives and works between Berlin and Barcelona.
Her early career as a violinist saw her performing with the Berliner Symphonie Orchester from 1994 to 1998 . Following this, she pursued a successful career as a soloist and quartet violinist, performing internationally. However, in the early 2000s, her artistic focus shifted toward painting, a transformation inspired by her mentorship under French Informel artist Georges Noël.
Victoria first met Georges Noël in 1997 at an exhibition in Berlin, which led to the beginning of a mentorship that greatly influenced her shift towards painting. During their collaboration, she learned modern painting techniques and developed her own abstract, gestural style. This experience helped her transition from a career in music to establishing herself as a visual artist.
Under Noël’s guidance, Victoria honed her distinctive artistic voice, blending her background in music with visual art.
As a conduit for the unconscious, she often incorporates motifs of nature and spirituality into her work. Her work is deeply infused with rhythm, musicality, and an intuitive approach to form and color with each piece evolving uniquely during the creative process. Known for her rich, vibrant hues, dynamic compositions, and flowing, rhythmic lines, her work offers a synesthetic experience that harmoniously merges sound and vision.
With over two decades of experience, Victoria Y Mar paints not only for personal expression but to share her unique vision with the world. Her body of work defies categorization and invites viewers to experience.