About The Artist

Cocoa has been an independent artist for over twelve years. She prefers abstract ways because she realizes they can be more accurate to express her passion and spirit.
Cocoa began to learn painting when she was sixteen. She studied advertising in college and worked in IT industry for a decade. Eventually she left and to study abroad in the U.S. The experience of cross-culture expanded her view and transformed her...
Finally, Cocoa started her artistic journey after she finished her education of Fine Arts in CAFA . She couldn’t find her appropriate artistic style until she was inspired by Rothko's paintings--a painting in NGA D.C. An “ah ha” experience served as the catalyst that triggered her creativity. Since then, she started to create abstract works.
She explored her own techniques to find her own language in creating art . She gravitated to pouring acrylics and oil for its unruly fluidity. The act of painting felt tranquil and freeing -- by pouring pigments to canvas, she was rediscovering herself. Meanwhile, she felt her muse was right there with her ... Some paintings were turned out amazing!
She does daily outdoor meditation, which helps her to connect with God, nature, the energies of the universe. Deepen her self-awareness, stimulate her subconscious, so that she gets inspiration. Her works mainly express the tranquil, refreshing and healing power from the universe, her heart and soul, wishing to bring people more self-awareness, healing, beauty and love. It is about transforming the unseen world to abstract paintings.