Fengyong Chen

Chen Fengyong is an emerging contemporary sculptor from China, holding a Master's degree in Sculpture from Tsinghua University.

Specializing in bronze and stainless steel, he crafts evocative figurative works that delve into the profound nature of humanity and the universe. His artistic journey began at the age of 20, driven by a deep fascination with the essence of life, the laws of existence, and the interplay between perception and reality. Stylistically, his work draws inspiration from the timeless aesthetic language of ancient Eastern sculpture.

Chen thrives in the serenity of creation, where a meditative state allows him to experience tranquility and a harmonious unity with his art. This introspective joy—quiet yet enduring—permeates his figurative sculptures, which often capture moments of stillness and contemplation. His stainless steel pieces, meanwhile, reflect philosophical inquiries into the nature of being.

For Chen, sculpture is both a dialogue with the self and a conversation with the world. He sees the relationship between the whole and its parts as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of the universe and the individual—a dynamic that fuels his creative process. Immersed in this cycle of thought and express...

2016-2019 Master of Arts, Sculpture Dept.，Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

2007-2011 Bachelor of Arts, Sculpture Department Shenyang University Shenyang, Liaoning, China

**2025**
- 8 works selected for *"Ignite" Year of the Snake Group Exhibition*

**2024**
- *Vast Series No.1* – *Luminous Realm: Contemporary Art Invitational Exhibition*
- *Azure Contemplation* – *Art Empowers Cities: 2024 Qingdao Public Art Invitational*

**2023**
- *"Gazing at the Moon · Cold Lake"* (Two-Person Installation Art Exhibition)

**2021**
- *This Shore* and *Azure Contemplation* – *Sublime Realm: China Contemporary Emerging Sculptors Exhibition*

**2020**
- *Jade Tree* – *National Science & Technology Communication Center Public Art Exhibition*

**2019**
- *This Shore* – *"Silhouette of Inspiration"* (Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts, 9th *Blast* Series Student Exhibition)
- Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts 2019 Master’s Degree Graduation Exhibition

**2018**
- *Ephemera Series No.2* and *Vast Series No.1* – *"Salute to the New Era" Sculpture Invitational*
- *Ephemera Series No.2* and *Vast Series No.1* – *New Era Academic Style: Emerging Artists Nomination Exhibition*

**2017**
- *Return* – *"Excellence & Youth"* 1st Beijing Outstanding Art Talent (Fine Arts & Design) University Joint Exhibition
- *Ox* – *Impression Shenyang Art Exhibition*

**2015** ...