b'What differences have you noticed between Asianand Western collectors when they engage with your art?MB:Asian collectors are often surprised to discover that a Qubcois artist is behind these works, as I seem to capture the true spirit of Asian art. Yet, regardless of nationality, all collectors feel the same essence flowing through my paintings: serenity, peace, harmony, love, balance,joy, and a sense of infinity.In a multicultural environment like coastal Orange County, how do your works resonate with audiences? MB:In Orange County, people are drawn to the benevolent energy thatradiates from my paintings. They seem to hold the power to heighten joy, all while remaining serene and deeply soothing.What is your overall impression of the lifestyle inOrange County? What inspired or motivated you to collaborate with Lu Martin Gallery?MB:For me, Orange County is a privileged place where the sea andLu Martin landscapes inspire reflection and contemplation. It is home to joyful, welcoming, and refined people. Its an extraordinary place to live. The homes themselves are magnificent, and many of them inspire mydreams. Your art carries a sense of serenity and energy, often displayed in homes and luxury spaces. How do you think contemporary art shapes peoples lifestyles and spatial aesthetics? MB:Lu Martin Galleries is, above all, an experience to be lived. From the very first encounter, Greg and Lu Martins warmth touched my heart. Lu Martin The love that one feels upon entering their gallery creates an immediate Lu Martin sense of ease, comfort, and authenticity. I knew at once that this was Greg the ideal space to represent my work. I felt an extraordinary connectionwith them, particularly in our shared desire to bring joy to collectors.They not only understand my art but also speak of it with passion. Theyare people filled with love, who truly contribute to a better world.Your art is often described as carrying energy or a healing quality. How do you personally interpret this power?MB:My art serves as a guide toward harmony and happiness. My paint-ings are meant to soothe, inviting the viewer into a contemplative spacewhere they can reconnect with themselves. Every style of contemporaryart brings a different kind of energy to a home, and my intention isalways to infuse spaces with a luminous, positive energy.BALLIET + WANG LUXURY LIVING 63'