SHAMANIC ARTS
ART STATEMENT
Ximena Quinteros, artistically known as Xhiva, is a Bolivian-born visionary artist and the pioneering founder of Switzerland’s Visionary Art collective. Her artistic journey bridges realms of art, spirituality, and ancestral wisdom, creating an immersive experience that reflects both her personal and collective journey through transformation and healing. Through materials such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, crystal, earth, roots, and other elements Ximena’s works transcend traditional boundaries, invoking the spiritual insights, alchemy and shamanic traditions that guide her path.
Ximena’s projects in Switzerland—TRIBAL Nights and TRIBAL Experience—embody her commitment to creating spaces of spiritual and social connection. These events, along with her Re Evolution Art collective, unite visionary art, music, and ritual, allowing participants to reconnect with the mystical, embrace transformation, and engage in cultural expression. Her work invites viewers to explore sacred dimensions, uncovering beauty and resilience within life’s challenges, and serves as a bridge between the earthly and the divine.
Trained in Fine Arts in Bolivia and under the renowned artist Ernst Fuchs, Ximena has shared her art internationally, building a legacy as an artist, healer, and cultural innovator. Her practice is a vivid reflection of her dedication to visionary art, offering a sanctuary where transformation and truth coexist—a powerful narrative for those who seek meaning beyond the surface.
Original PAINTINGS
Ximena Xhiva embarked on her artistic journey in 1996, studying "Carrera de Artes" at the Universidad Mayor de San Andres, La Paz - Bolivia.
Her passion for art led her to further expand her horizons, and in 1998, she continued her artistic pursuits at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts de Monaco. From 1999 to 2001, Ximena had the incredible opportunity to work as an apprentice and assistant to the renowned Austrian painter and artist, Ernst Fuchs. Fuchs, one of the most influential figures in Fantastic Realism, guided Ximena's artistic development. She became an integral part of Fuchs' team, working at his Atelier in Monaco and collaborating on the creation of the murals in the Apocalyptic Chapel in Klagenfurt, alongside Amanda Sage.
Ernst Fuchs, known as the mentor of HR Giger and many other artists who transitioned from the Misch Technique and Fantastic Realism to the expression of Visionary Art, played a significant role in shaping Ximena's artistic style and perspective. In addition to her experiences with Ernst Fuchs, Ximena had the pleasure of sharing her artistic journey with Alex Grey and becoming involved with the Visionary Art Journal from COSM, further enriching her artistic exploration. Ximena Quinteros - Xhiva has emerged as an artist with a unique vision and an extraordinary artistic background, blending diverse influences and her own creative spirit to bring forth captivating works of art.
PRINTED DIVERSE PRODUCTS
Testimonial :
„It is difficult to place Ximena‘s art under any going categories. What impresses me most is that each one of her works of art carries a very specific message. A message which has its roots in the deeper understanding that our minds alone are limited to know and experience the magical and spiritual worlds unknown to us. In this sense Ximena - in an shamanic way- is building a bridge between the different worlds physical and etherical, creating thus a uniting bond and new connections. Each work of art touches the soul of the observer and opens worlds so far unknown. If one is ready to „enter“ Ximena’s artwork one might find helpful means for personal transformation. Sometimes the symbolism of her art seems to be obvious from other angles rather mystical or exotic.
I very much wish that Ximena’s art-gifts might touch the european culture contributing to reach the depths of life in all its expressions.“
- Felix Hürlimann (Ayurveda therapist)
