
SHAMANIC ARTS

ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is a ritual, a prayer, and a map for transformation. Each canvas becomes a sacred space—a place where the soul can remember, heal, and reconnect with its essence.
Using oil, watercolor, crystals, organic elements, and sacred symbols, I work with the alchemy of materials and ancestral energies. My process is both intuitive and ceremonial, guided by visions, dreams, and the wisdom of the Earth.
I am inspired by the Andean cosmovision, my own life experience connected with the collective, the legacy of shamanic cultures, and the universal path of the soul’s evolution. Art for me is not a product—it is a portal. A field of resonance. A mirror of our deepest truths.
Trained in Fine Arts in Bolivia and mentored by Ernst Fuchs, a master of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, Xhiva carries forward a lineage of visionary storytelling. Her work has been exhibited internationally, solidifying her reputation as an artist, healer, and catalyst for spiritual exploration.
Through her art, Xhiva offers a sanctuary—where transformation unfolds, ancestral wisdom is honored, and the soul finds a mirror to its infinite potential. Her creations are not merely paintings but portals, inviting viewers to step into realms of healing, introspection, and transcendence.
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)




























