Illustration

Xinyi Chen

Illustration of a mysterious figure sitting at a red table with tarot cards, surrounded by ornate framed art, near a window and an empty birdcage.

Oil pastel, shortlisted for CCA Galleries Emerging Artist Awards 2026

Hi, I’m Xinyi. My work often explores themes connected to emotion, feelings and space, through various materials.

I’ve combined mixed media in my graduation projects, including a short experimental animation.

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