Upa Chen, Untitled, 2023. Commissioned by Hyundai Artlab, © Upa Chen
For Hyundai Artlab’s first digital commission of 2023, published in January of the new year, artist Upa Chen captured the ephemerality of memory and seasons. Landscapes and biological cycles are central to Chen’s practice. Taking inspiration from algae that blooms on the surface of Laomei Reef on the northern coast of Taiwan, where Chen is based, the artist used brushwork to evoke a dreamy, mossy quality.
About the Artist
Upa Chen
Ke Hsuan Chen, also known as Upa, is an artist from Taipei, Taiwan, whose work transcends the traditional boundaries of art through a blend of ceramics, tattooing, and more. Her artistry, known for its abstract and figurative elements, is characterized by dynamic brush strokes that create a space where imagination and insight merge.
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