Yuan Chen, a painter originally from China, works primarily with acrylics, having transitioned from oils, and draws on the vibrant visuals and traditions of her upbringing. She employs an expressive evolution from realism to abstraction, allowing her process to become intuitive and guided by the moment, so the artwork’s unique character emerges naturally. Her paintings resonate with vulnerability, longing, and hope, inviting viewers to find beauty and transcendence even amidst struggle and impermanence.