Xin Yue, Born in 1999 in Selangor, Malaysia, is an artist with a unique hand-drawn black-and-white style. She graduated from Malaysia’s THE ONE ACADEMY majored Fine Arts in 2020 and gained recognition from her distinctive “Bellterax” creative imagery style. Her active participation in drawing challenges and exhibitions has garnered widespread acclaim. In 2023, her “Hand of Life” artwork was not only shortlisted in the professional category of the Singapore Asia Arts Association World Charity Painting Competition but also received a silver award.

Influenced by ACG culture (Japanese animation, manga, and electronic games) since childhood, Xin Yue’s creations feature a black-and-white style reminiscent of Japanese manga. Using simple and comfortable black lines, she intricately outlines every detail, purely depicting the unique “small world” within her soul.

In 2021, Xin Yue decided to create a series of works under the name “Bellterax”, including “Eighty #DTIYS” and “Once Upon A Moodboard”. One of her works, “Firefly: Feel Them”, was even shortlisted in the Malaysian Nature Society’s “World Firefly Day” creation series.

Her “Bellterax” series is not merely a portrayal of characters but rather a symbolic exploration of “Being”. This inner sense of “Being” transcends the boundaries of “biological or human” and allows her to find balance within her inner world.

Through her artistic works, Xin Yue not only immerses the audience in the allure of black and white but also integrates elements of nature into her paintings, creating a visually enchanting effect. The simplicity yet detailed richness of her creations fills her works with elegance and mystery.