a portfolio by ashley tu
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welcome to xuan

Hi, I’m Ashley, an NYC-based student that loves all things marketing, product, and design. xuan is my first internet gallery & design manifesto, made with love on WebFlow.

In mandarin, xuan (炫) means bright, eye-catching, and dazzling color. As an art-obsessed 5 year old, when my parents tasked me with choosing my own chinese name, I lightheartedly picked it because it described the pictures I liked to draw.

Over the years, I’ve found myself growing into this self-appointed name. What started as a simple choice became a creative compass; guiding my thoughts and creations.

Now, xuan is the core philosophy in which I approach my work. There is art in everything, whether we notice it or not. I aspire to bring my bright & colorful artistic vision into the products I create, no matter the medium.

Take your time here; explore and discover, relax and unwind. Welcome to xuan.

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xuan

[ xuàn ] noun / verb · Mandarin

To dazzle with brilliance – whether through light, beauty, or display. It evokes the shimmer of something captivating, a presence so radiant it draws every gaze. Often carries an edge of admiration, where splendor becomes art.

"Into Escape"

acrylic on paper

Sakura Strawberry Creative Shoot

art direction, styling, set design