Why is James Jean on Xiaohongshu?

A desire to “connect with China more directly” has seen Asian-American visual artist James Jean sharing his works on Xiaohongshu, which hosts a diverse community with growing interest in urban art and allows artists like himself to show their authentic selves in dialogue with users.
In the second episode of Xiaohongshu’s “Live Like an Artist” series, we step into James Jean’s “Hideout“ studio, where he shares with us about fitting in as an immigrant and the inspiration behind his works.
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[@iandouceartist]

Incredibly gifted artist, his work is beautiful, I love his home...

[@kingofth3fall392]

I need a full movie length interview with James and seeing his process. I have always loved the wash technique he uses in his work with the oversized brush.

[@ganapatikitty]

Me too! Im gonna practice it... Does anyone know? I feel like he mixes medium and water and spreads it on the canvas and then splatters or brushes paint into it? He says he only uses acrylic and water so hmm

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

I just finished seeing your video on your sketch books and now I just finished this video--it's 1:32 in the morning here in Los Angeles. When you got to your larger paintings, I was left speechless. Your work is beautiful and original with a language of its own. I'm in awe with your larger paintings of people doing kimchi...just a brilliant idea! And why not! We get to explore a different universe than what we see in our euro-centric upbringings here in America. And your glazing with that light blue--it just brings everything in the painting together. Lastly, thanks for your honesty and how you remind us how you tried to fit in when you arrived in this country and how you sometimes didn't fit in. I have gone through a similar situation as I have worked in academia and most of the time was the only Hispanic in my department--and being Hispanic, I've had to remind myself that my people were here first--long before George Washington was still in diapers. And we all have something to share and give to the world around us. Bravo! And adelante!

[@tasmia5440]

Hearing him speak about his work after all these years of following him on his website is my equivalent of therapy or ASMR 😅

[@ShadowTriadWestWind]

Love these clips and dialogue. And, of course, love James Jean.

[@sixmercer2504]

I just cannot get enough of him and his sketchbook drawings! I absolutely love the paintings of course, he's just incredible! Thank you for this interview. I wanted MORE!!!

[@Garisima]

Amazing documentary of James Jean. He is my favorite artist of all times, beside he is my direct inspiration. It’s exciting to watch this kind of videos, where more about James’ life is shown. 👌👏

[@MudPig6110]

That tv wall unit is insane, love the house and of course the artist. I own several of his prints and one of his sculptures.

[@everydaysamething]

This guy's my favorite, he's just a boss

[@phillblake6829]

Love him love his work

[@mahalie23]

James Jean is my favorite contemporary artist. Such craft, scale, colors, beauty agh it makes me crazy. All props to you sir!!! 🙌

[@romenpheonixx7005]

“I started out as a baby in Taiwan.” Awwww

[@flaviumoldovan741]

Beautiful man!

[@OFFICIALCREATIVECULTURE]

Great film, very interesting to watch. Any credits for the film ? Director, Cinematographer, editor etc etc ?

[@whatdoyouexactlymeanbyhandle]

XIAO HONG SHU 💵🗣️

[@megheart5880]

you are super beautiful! thank you for sharing your inner beauty and outer beauty with us!

[@michaelrichardt]

OMG that music!!!!!!!! Argggggghh

[@Automobiliana]

This was way too short, first time I’ve heard about JJ, impressive work, home and artist.

[@toxfe]

love

[@madeleine253]

This guy is a JEAN-ius

[@feverxdreamer]

Goals

[@michaelrichardt]

remove the horrific music - very disturbing in an incredible informative piece

[@前端仙人]

能给我一些流量券吗