Wei Occillia, a Brooklyn-based artist born on May 9, 1989, in Beijing, China, draws upon her background in Tibet Budda painting and traditional Chinese Silk Gongbi painting. Her artistic practice merges these influences, utilizing realistic painting techniques on silk and a distinctive, forceful brushwork to express her repressed emotions.

Occillia's work revolves around the exploration of the dichotomy between release and imprisonment, engaging viewers in a visual dialogue that elicits conflicting emotions. Her art is characterized by intriguing contradictions, as soft silk encounters constrained frames, delicate brushstrokes clash with suppressed emotions, and traditional painting methods intersect with unconventional themes.

By transcending the limitations of verbal expression, Occillia employs her art as a conduit for emotions that defy linguistic articulation. In this profound interplay, her artwork and her identity as an artist intertwine, becoming vessels for profound human experiences. These conflicts imbue her works with elements of myth and contemporaneity, inviting viewers to delve into the complex layers of her artistic vision.