Chengyan Chen

PAINTER

Based in Shanghai, b. 1994

The artist Chen skillfully weaves Romanticism with intensity and dreaminess with boldness in her captivating body of work. With deft strokes and a masterful command of color, she conjures vibrant, warm palettes that transport viewers into a realm of romantic reverie. Drawing inspiration from a myriad of sources including cinema, literature, and mythology, Chen imbues her works with profound aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings, inviting audiences to delve into the depths of her artistic imagination.

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  • UntouchedPurification by Chengyan Chen, a young contemporary Chinese artist

    Untouched: Purification

    32x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • A recurring motif in Chen's repertoire is the majestic horse, a symbol of beauty, wisdom, and freedom. In her hands, these noble creatures transcend mere representation, embodying a sense of purity and nobility that resonates with viewers on a profound level. Through her meticulous portrayal of horses with gentle yet spirited gazes, Chen invites audiences to embark on a journey of introspection and transcendence, where the boundaries between reality and reverie blur into a seamless tapestry of artistic expression.

  • Untouched: Purification (Nighttime)

    32x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Untouched: Purification (Nighttime)

    32x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Untouched: Purification (Daytime)

    32x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Untouched: Purification (Nighttime)

    32x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

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  • Burning Shackles

    43x55 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • The Romantic Rule

    40x40 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Bidirectional Flow

    28x32 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Coexistence

    43x55 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

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  • Pony: Nightingale

    40x47 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Pony: Cloud

    32x39 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Pony: A Beautiful Dream

    32x39 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

  • Pony: Sweet Divinity Series I

    20x24 inches, Mixed Media, 2023

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Brand Collaborations

    • McLaren
    • Official Collaborating Artist with Marvel
    • My Little Pony 40th Anniversary Art Exhibition
    • 2021 Shanghai Trend Art Joint Exhibition
    • 2022 Youth Art Exhibition
    • 2022 Art Xiamen International Expo, Group Exhibition, Nian Si Art/Xiamen
    • 2022 Search, Group Exhibition, Nian Si Art/Fuzhou
    • 2023 ChinaJoy Shanghai Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Shanghai New International Expo Center
    • 2023 IPS Carnival Digital Trend Play, Group Exhibition, Beijing·Shougang Exhibition Center/Beijing
    • 2023 Front Bund L+ Trend Art Season, Group Exhibition, Joint Exhibition with McLaren
    • 2023 Xiamen-Endangered Animal Museum, Group Exhibition, Xiamen
    • 2023 My Little Pony 40th Anniversary Art Exhibition Official Cooperation, Group Exhibition, Shanghai
    • 2023 Art Shanghai Expo, Group Exhibition, Government/Shanghai

My canvases are narratives in themselves, each brushstroke weaving a tale of intricate emotion and longing. My preference for dreamy, warm tones infuses my compositions with an ethereal, evoking a sense of timeless romance.

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