Claudia Shen – Artist Biography
Claudia Shen was born in Guizhou, China and moved to Canada when she was sixteen. She is a current Bachelor of Fine Arts student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She began participating in group exhibitions in 2022, including “Artist Choice” at Queen’s Park Gallery and the “Beginning’s End: An Artistic and Celebratory Send-Off” exhibition at Langley Centennial Museum, etc. She received the “Award of Merit” in both the Fraser Valley Potters Guild’s 2022 Juried Show “Of the Earth” and the 2023 Juried Show “Transformation.” She also received a scholarship for the Medalta student residency program and had a duo exhibition, “Fire Imprint.”
Claudia is keenly interested in emotions and the subconscious in psychology, which she expresses through her art. Her work conveys inner emotions, creates surreal scenes, and combines traditional materials with contemporary themes, reflecting a sense of contrast between tradition and innovation. She is a co-founder of One Percent Studio in Vancouver and currently lives in Richmond, BC.
Claudia Shen – 艺术家简介
Claudia Shen 出生于中国贵州，16 岁时移居加拿大。她目前就读于昆特兰理工大学美术学士学位。她从 2022 年开始参加群展，包括皇后公园画廊的“艺术家选择”和兰利百年博物馆的“开始的结束：艺术和庆祝的送别”展览等。她在弗雷泽河谷陶艺协会 2022 年评审展“大地”和 2023 年评审展“变革”中均获得“优异奖”。她还获得了 Medalta 学生驻留计划的奖学金，并举办了双人展“火印”。
Claudia 对心理学中的情绪和潜意识有着浓厚的兴趣，并通过她的艺术表达出来。她的作品传达内心的情感，创造超现实的场景，并将传统材料与当代主题相结合，体现出传统与创新之间的对比感。她是温哥华 One Percent Studio 的联合创始人，目前居住在加拿大卑诗省列治文市。
Claudia Shen – Artist Statement
I am an artist who explores the intricate relationships between nature, life, and human thought. My creative process is not confined to any specific material, allowing me the freedom to experiment. Still, I often gravitate towards ceramics and painting as primary means to express my concepts. These mediums enable me to capture both the fragility and strength of the human experience and the natural world.
Psychology plays a central role in my work. I am deeply fascinated by the complexities of the mind, particularly how emotions and subconscious thoughts shape our perception of reality. Through my art, I seek to explore these inner landscapes, inviting viewers to consider their mental processes and the societal challenges related to collective thought. My pieces often grapple with the psychological issues we encounter in everyday life, from personal struggles to broader societal concerns, whether through abstract representations or more literal depictions.
My work strives to evoke contemplation on the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of humans and the environment. By examining themes of symbiosis and the collective consciousness that binds society, I aim to create a space where viewers can pause and reflect on their place within these larger systems. Ultimately, my goal is to provoke thought, inspire dialogue, and foster a deeper awareness of the delicate balance that exists between life, nature, and the human mind.
– Claudia Shen 2024
Claudia Shen – 艺术家陈述
我是一个尝试着探索自然、生命和人类思想之间错综复杂关系的艺术家。我的创作过程并不局限于任何特定的材料，这让我可以自由地进行实验。不过，我经常倾向于用陶瓷和绘画作为表达我的概念的主要手段。这些媒介使我能够捕捉到人类经验和自然世界的脆弱性和力量。
心理学在我的作品中起着核心作用。我对心灵的复杂性深感着迷，尤其是情绪和潜意识如何塑造我们对现实的看法。通过我的艺术，我试图探索这些内心世界，邀请观众思考他们的心理过程和与集体思想相关的社会挑战。我的作品经常涉及我们在日常生活中遇到的心理问题，从个人挣扎到更广泛的社会问题，无论是通过抽象的表现还是更直白的描述。
我的作品力求唤起人们对生命周期性以及人类与环境相互联系的思考。通过研究共生和将社会凝聚在一起的集体意识的主题，我旨在创造一个空间，让观众可以停下来思考他们在这些更大系统中的位置。最终，我的目标是激发思考，激发对话，并加深对生命、自然和人类心灵之间存在的微妙平衡的认识。
– Claudia Shen 2024
