Jean Xu

Jean Xu is one of the current Resident Artists participating in the City of Mississauga’s Resident Artist Program at the Living Arts Centre.

About the artist

“My name is Jiaying Xu, but you can also call me Jean. I am a person full of curiosity. I am fascinated by the enchanting interplay of light and shadow and delighted by vibrant colors. Driven by my curiosity about the expressive forms of glass art, I studied glass courses at Sheridan College. As a photography enthusiast, the intertwining of light and shadow and the dazzling hues of glass under the sun are melodies that captivate my heart. In the second year after my graduation, I traveled across various art centers in China with my camera. This experience opened up a broader world for me, allowing me to experience local traditional cultures and inspiring countless intriguing ideas that I am eager to explore and realize. Now, I am curious about various materials. I hope to use my understanding and love for glass, combined with exploring other unknown materials, to create more interesting art. Through my knowledge of photography, I also want to document these moments and allow more people to witness and enjoy the beauty I bring. I am very excited to be a part of the Artist-in-Residence program. I believe that my art, combined with interactions, exchanges of ideas, and meaningful creations with other artists, will produce explosive chemistry. Thank you for considering my application. I eagerly look forward to contributing my creativity and passion to the Artist-in-Residence program and making a positive impact through my art.” – Jean Jiaying Xu