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StatsThe scars that write us
2018
180.0 x 80.0 cm
Singapore Art Museum
Chen Yanyun’s "The Scars That Write Us" explores trauma & memory through abstract expressionist canvases. Dark, textured, & deeply introspective – a compelling contemporary artwork.
Discover Chen Yanyun's captivating charcoal drawings, animations & installations exploring family stories, cultural wounds & traditions. A Singaporean artist making waves globally.
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Artist Biography
biography of a charcoal maestro
chen yanyun, a singaporean artist born in 1986, has been making waves in the art world with her captivating charcoal drawings, thought-provoking animations, and immersive installations. her works are a poignant reflection of intergenerational family stories, cultural wounds, and the tenuous relationships between traditions and scars that live in language.artistic journey
- chen yanyun's artistic practice is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, delving into the aesthetic, cultural, and technological inheritances on one’s body.
- her works are grounded in the physicality of human and botanical forms, often featuring charcoal drawings full of botanical forms and human bodies.
- a loyalist to the medium, she has trained at the florence academy of art in sweden, which has significantly influenced her artistic style.
notable achievements
- chen yanyun is a professor of the practice at smfa tufts university, showcasing her academic prowess alongside her artistic talents.
- she has been awarded the prestigious singapore national arts council young artist award (2020) and artoutreach impart visual artist award (2019).
- her works have been exhibited at renowned institutions, including the singapore tyler print institute (2024) and thailand biennale (2021).
exploring the artist's world on TopImpressionists
to delve deeper into chen yanyun's artistic world, visit her profile on [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/chen-yanyun](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/chen-yanyun), where you can explore her charcoal drawings and learn more about her inspirations and creative process. for a broader understanding of her contributions to the art world, check out /en/art/show/art-d3cl2x-en/ which features an extensive collection spanning from the 12th to the 20th century.further reading
for more information on chen yanyun, visit her wikipedia page at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yanyun_chen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yanyun_chen).
Chen Yanyun
1986 - , Singapore
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Corita
- Nationality: American
- Date Of Birth: 1986
- Date Of Death: 1986
- Place Of Birth: Singapore, Singapore
- Notable Artworks:
- Pancake Cards
- Children's Book Illustrations
- Typography Designs
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Pop Art, Graphic Design
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Josef Albers
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Graphic Design
- Pop Art
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