Ning Chen

Ning Chen, born in Shanghai in 1957, is a renowned contemporary Chinese artist based in Melbourne. Chen graduated from the Shanghai School of Arts and Crafts, one of the few art schools in Shanghai at the time, and was a member of the Shanghai Artists Association. In 1989Chen moved to Australia where he began his cross-cultural journey of artistic exploration. Chen's artistic career has spanned both China and Australia and his works are deeply influenced by both cultures, integrating the essence of traditional Chinese art with innovative elements of modern Western art. Chen specialises in using traditional Chinese brush and ink on paper in his creation. He is well known for his unique creation of anthropomorphic animals, especially horses. His art explores his understanding and thoughts about life, nature and culture through innovative techniques. Chen has had many solo and group exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai. His latest solo exhibition entitled Riding on Dreams was held in Live in Art in Sydney in 2023. He was the finalist in the 2023 Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award. Over the years Chen has continued to create a balance between tradition and modernity, exploring the relationship between man and nature, East and West through his artworks. He is committed to building a bridge of cultural exchange through his artistic creations, and his artistic career is a testimony to the fusion and innovation of Chinese and Western art traditions.