Huanjun Chen
My art is a journey into the soul, with women as both muse and narrative. In painting their forms, I delve not just into physical contours but into the depths of their being, exploring how identity and emotions intertwine with the feminine experience. The women I depict transcend mere representation; they embody my deep inquiry into gender's impact on the self. My work strives to go beyond conventional portrayals of femininity, transforming the canvas into a battleground for women who represent creation and destruction, guardianship, and rebellion. These figures are potent life forces, challenging established narratives, breaking barriers, and seeking retribution on the world's stages. My aim is to peel back the superficial, celebrating the raw, elemental nature of womanhood—as creators, predators, protectors, and indomitable forces in the dance of life.
Three Feet of Luminous Moonlight, Mineral painting on paper, 40 x 60 cm, 15 x 23.6 inches, 2025
Orioles singing in the willows, Mineral painting on paper, 40 x 60 cm, 15 x 23.6 inches, 2024
Garuḍa Flame, Desktop screen, 20 x 36 cm, 8 x 14 inches, 2024
Tȟaté, Mineral painting on paper, 24 x 33 cm, 9 x 13 inches, 2024
The Call of Love, Mineral painting on paper, 24 x 33 cm, 9 x 13 inches, 2024
The Assassination of the Tiger, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2024
Pomegranate Teeth, Mineral painting on paper, 22 x 15 cm, 9x 6 inches, 2024
Nothing Gold Can Stay, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2024
Wind from South Version 2, Mineral painting on paper, 45.5 x 38 cm , 18 x 15 inches, 2024
Set me free into the azure clouds, Mineral painting on paper, 27.3 x 22 cm, 10 x 8.66 inches, 2023
What a night this is, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2023
Orchids dream, Mineral painting on paper, 27.3 x 22 cm, 10 x 8.66 inches, 2023
Catching the sun, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2023
Tooth mark, Mineral painting on paper, 14 x 10 cm, 5.5 x 4 inches, 2023 🔴
Descending into the flames, Mineral painting on paper, 27 x 22 cm, 10 x 8.6 inches, 2023 🔴
Swept away, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 38 cm, 18 x 15 inches, 2023
Buddha Tathagata, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 38 cm, 18 x 15 inches, 2023 🔴
Self-immolation, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2023
Paradise, Mineral painting on paper, 24 x 30 cm, 9.5 x 12 inches, 2023
Sound of this world, Mineral painting on paper, 30 x 60 cm, 12 x 24 inches, 2023
Letter of Invisibility, Mineral painting on paper, 15 x 30 cm, 6 x 12 inches, 2023
Born to Die, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 45 cm, 18 x 18 inches, 2022
Truth & Innocence, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2022
Lantern Fly, Mineral painting on paper, 15 x 22 cm, 6 x 9 inches, 2022
Wind from South, Mineral painting on paper, 20 x 30 cm , 8 x 12 inches, 2022
Anger, Mineral painting on paper, 40 x 25 cm (estimated), 16 x 10 inches, 2022
To this great world, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 38 cm, 18 x 15 inches, 2022
Light up, Built up, Burn down, Mineral painting on paper, 135 x 63 cm, 53 x 25 inches, 2022
The Rest, Mineral painting on paper, 41 x 51 cm, 16 x 20 inches, 2022
Disrupting God, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2022
The figure for Tiger year, Mineral painting on paper, 20 x 15 cm (estimated), 8 x 6 inches, 2022
Remains Part 3, Mineral painting on paper, 25 x 25 cm, 9 x 9 inches, 2021
Intruder, Mineral painting on paper, 33 x 24 cm, 13 x 9 inches, 2021
Jade Dragon, Mineral painting on paper, 40 x 30 cm, 16 x 12 inches, 2021
COFFEE, Mineral painting on paper, 24 x 33 cm, 9 x 13 inches, 2021 🔴
Vajrayogini, Mineral painting on paper, 72 x 91 cm, 28 x 35 inches, 2021 🔴
Red Fetish, Mineral painting on paper, 26 x 21 cm, 10 x 8 inches, 2021
Velvet Crowbar, Mineral painting on paper, 30 x 30 cm, 12 x 12 inches, 2021
Fragrance, Mineral painting on paper, 38 x 45 cm, 14 x 17 inches, 2021
Salome: Wings of Death, Mineral painting on paper, 49 x 69 cm, 19 x 27 inches, 2021
Opium, Mineral painting on paper, 16 x 23 cm, 6 x 9 inches, 2020 🔴
Night Tour, Mineral painting on paper, 38 x 45 cm, 15 x 17 inches, 2020
Dream of World Heritage, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 46 cm (estimated), 18 x 18 inches, 2020 🔴
Forever Living, Mineral painting on paper, 7 x 20 cm, 3 x 8 inches, 2021 🔴
Forever Death, Mineral painting on paper, 7 x 20 cm, 3 x 8 inches, 2021 🔴
Suzhou Night, Mineral painting on paper, 38 x 59 cm, 15 x 23 inches, 2020
Flowing Time, Screen, 44 x 77 cm (per panel, four panels), 17 x 30 inches (per panel, four panels), 2020
Flowers by the Water, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 38 cm, 18 x 15 inches, 2020 🔴
Oasis, Mineral painting on paper, 15 x 22 cm, 6 x 9 inches, 2020 🔴
Your smile, Mineral painting on paper, 27 x 20 cm, 10 x 8 inches, 2020 🔴
Ghost, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2020
Blind Girl, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 38 cm, 18 x 15 inches, 2019
Golden Emerald, Mineral painting on paper, 26 x 40 cm, 10 x 15 inches, 2020
Eternal Night, Mineral painting on paper, 22 x 32 cm, 9 x 12 inches, 2019
Dragon Eyes, Mineral painting on paper, 30 x 30 cm, 12 x 12 inches, 2019 🔴
Peacock Feather, Mineral painting on paper, 39 x 24 cm, 15 x 9 inches, 2019 🔴
Autumn Table, Mineral painting on paper, 30 x 23 cm, 12 x 9 inches, 2019 🔴
Salome: Daughter of Herodias, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2019
Are you blind?, Acrylic, 70 x 40 cm, 27 x 16 inches, 2019
Green Child, Acrylic, 70 x 40 cm, 27 x 16 inches, 2019
Fo* Forest, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 25 cm, 18 x 10 inches, 2019 🔴
Rabbit on the moon, Mineral painting on paper, 30 x 30 cm, 12 x 12 inches, 2019 🔴
That Night above Ocean, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2019
Viewing Blooms, Mineral painting on paper, 45 x 30 cm, 18 x 12 inches, 2019 🔴
Dragon with candle, Mineral painting on paper, 41 x 27 cm, 16 x 10 inches, 2019
Rakshasa, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2019
Spring is Gone·Section 1, Watercolor on paper, 11.5 x 37.5 cm, 4 x 15 inches, 2019 🔴
Spring is Gone·Section 2, Watercolor on paper, 11.5 x 37.5 cm, 4 x 15 inches, 2019 🔴
Spring is Gone·Section 3, Watercolor on paper, 11.5 x 37.5 cm, 4 x 15 inches, 2019 🔴
Sparrow, Mineral painting on paper, 25 x 25 cm, 10 x 10 inches, 2019 🔴
Remains Part 1, Mineral painting on paper, 25 x 25 cm, 10 x 10 inches, 2019
Come to me, Mineral painting on paper, 32 x 41 cm, 13 x 16 inches, 2019 🔴
On the Beam, Mineral painting on paper, 24.5 x 35.5 cm, 9 x 14 inches, 2019
Raining Stars, Mineral painting on paper, 16 x 30 cm, 6 x 12 inches, 2019
Pond, Desktop screen, 20 x 36 cm, 8 x 14 inches, 2019
Morning Mountain, Mineral painting on paper, 31 x 46 cm, 12 x 18 inches, 2019
My butterfly, Mineral painting on paper, 61 x 30 cm, 24 x 11 inches, 2019
Shinkin Miyamae, Mineral painting on paper, 20 x 32 cm, 8 x 13 inches, 2019 🔴
Remains Part 2, Mineral painting on paper, 25 x 25 cm, 10 x 10 inches, 2019
Crane·Crane, Mineral painting on paper, 16 x 30 cm, 6 x 12 inches, 2018
Red child, Mineral painting on paper, 41 x 32 cm, 16 x 12 inches, 2018
The Fight, Mineral painting on paper, 16 x 61 cm, 6 x 24 inches, 2018
Cold Mountain Pines and Cypresses, Mineral painting on paper, 24 x 33 cm, 9 x 13 inches, 2018
Salome: Before the dance, Mineral painting on paper, 61 x 46 cm, 24 x 18 inches, 2018
Dancing with panther, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2018 🔴
Cherry, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 inches, 2018
Narcissus, Mineral painting on paper, 31 x 31 cm, 12 x 12 inches, 2018
Cold Spring, Mineral painting on paper, 22 x 29 cm, 9 x 11 inches, 2018
Goldfish, Oil painting, 61 x 30 cm, 24 x 12 inches, 2018
The Pipe, Mineral painting on paper, 53 x 76 cm, 21 x 30 inches, 2018
Golden Valley, Mineral painting on paper, 60 x 45 cm, 23 x 17 inches, 2018
Salome: Dance of the Seven Veils, Mineral painting on paper, 56 x 91 cm, 22 x 35 inches, 2017
The Fan, Mineral painting on paper, 46 x 59 cm, 18 x 23 inches, 2017 🔴