Art! Vancouver 2016 Artist Spotlight: Cecilia Aisin-Gioro

    VANCOUVER, BC, May 13, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Imagine living life in fear by virtue of your last name. For Cecilia Aisin-Gioro there was no imagining. As a descendent of the Qing Dynasty Royal Family in China, Cecilia Aisin-Gioro has lived anything but an ordinary life. Losing both her parents during infanthood, Cecilia was raised by her artistic grandmother in a small village located in the Changbai Mountains in Northeast China. It was her grandmother who first introduced her to the art of traditional watercolors, explaining that, "Painting can tell people what you cannot say in words. When you feel weak, painting can make you stronger. When you are lost, painting will remind you of who you are".

In later years, Cecilia went on to study under renowned oil painter Chen Yifei, who unlocked a deep love for this type of medium within Cecilia. After opening several successful businesses in China, Cecilia travelled to Vancouver, BC as a result of a business venture. It was then that Cecilia fell in love with the city. She explained, "the air was so fresh, I could feel the freedom". After returning to China, Cecilia made the difficult decision to pack up and leave her life in China behind, moving to Vancouver permanently.

Recently, Cecilia has opened her very own gallery, the Aisin-Gioro Fine Art Gallery located in the heart of Chinatown. The gallery, located at 119 East Pender St. is having its grand opening on May 14, 2016, and will operate as both a gallery and gift shop for ancient Aisin-Gioro artifacts. It will be a place to celebrate the artistry of the descendants of the Qing Dynasty, and the Manchurian culture. For more information about Aisin-Gioro Fine Art Gallery visit: www.aisingiorostudio.com

Cecilia Aisin-Gioro will be returning to Art! Vancouver this year as a gallerist, showcasing both her own work and the work of her family.

About Art! Vancouver

Art! Vancouver is Western Canada's only international fine arts fair and features local and international artists and galleries. The fair includes a diverse collection of exhibitors, along with an Opening Night Gala runway show and an extensive speaker series. Art! Vancouver was founded by Director Lisa Wolfin, an accomplished artist and curator, with its inaugural fair in 2015. The event attracts international visitors with a genuine passion for art, including a range of influential, creative and sophisticated professionals.

Art! Vancouver 2016 is presented by DeSerres, Canada's leader in art, craft and DIY hobby supplies. DeSerres has been the presenting sponsor of Art! Vancouver since its inception in 2015. DeSerres has a rich history of supporting artists and creativity throughout Canada. To find out more about Art! Vancouver's partners and sponsors please visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/partners/

For more information visit: http://www.artvancouver.net/

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