Sichen Grace Chen or “SG” is a visual artist and educator who
resides as a
Chinese-Canadian settler on the unceded,
traditional, and ancestral territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and
Semiahmoo First Nations,
also known as Langley Township, Canada. Her work explores the ecologies of the Pacific Northwest, examining the
relationships between human, more-than-human, and technological bodies through
saturated colour and careful layering. Shaped by early experiences growing up
in Chengdu, China, and moving between cities in British Columbia, Chen’s
practice reflects an ongoing attentiveness to the nuances of both natural and
synthetic environments. With over five years of teaching experience, she offers
a holistic curriculum that combines discovery-based learning and skill-building
for all ages.
She has received awards from American Illustration (AI-AP), Society of Illustrators (SOI),
and Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles (SILA). Her works have been exhibited in
galleries throughout British Columbia and across the United
States. She is the co-founder and creative director of Atelier Aloera, a climate
organization that fosters connection to nature and community through delivering creative
projects.
Chen holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
and is currently pursuing her MFA at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU).
