HAI BO XU (雨青) is a contemporary artist and illustrator based in Calgary, Canada. Born in China and immigrating to Canada at the age of eighteen, their practice explores mixed media through cross-cultural experience, combining traditional Chinese ink with acrylic and digital techniques to reflect the dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic philosophies. They hold a Bachelor of Design in Illustration from the Alberta University of the Arts and also work as a children’s picture book illustrator.