Wen (Zhengwen Chen) is a London- and Hangzhou-based visual artist, working in drawing, painting, installation, and performance art. Born in Hangzhou in 2001, Wen explores the relationship between art and music, drawing on medieval metaphors, classical arts, and Christian iconography to reinterpret contemporary reality. Viewing drawing as an act of preservation and salvation, Wen seeks balance and clarity amid modern chaos. Their interdisciplinary approach incorporates diverse materials, expanding drawing into spatial constructs that capture transient experiences. Their installations transform canvases into immersive environments, bridging history and modernity. Deeply influenced by classical narratives and philosophical inquiry, Wen creates poetic dialogues between past and present. Immersed in studio practice, they explore beauty, distance, and hope, crafting contemplative works that connect viewers with historical and metaphysical themes. Additionally, Wen’s interest in performance art informs their exploration of space, movement, and temporality, bringing a dynamic presence to their artistic practice. Wen frequently visits institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Gallery, and the British Museum, often more than twice a week, engaging deeply with historical works and archival materials. Rather than seeing themselves as a curator, Wen approaches archives as a source of inspiration and reinterpretation, integrating elements from these collections into their own artistic practice. By interacting with history firsthand, they reconstruct and reimagine the modern world through their work. Wen has exhibited in solo and group shows in London and Hangzhou, including Parallel Institute, cusp., Art SU Space, Millbank Tower, Espacio Gallery, Crypt Gallery, Copeland Gallery, and South London Gallery. Their evolving practice continues to explore the intersection of art, music, performance, and historical thought.…Wen (Zhengwen Chen) is a London- and Hangzhou-based visual artist, working in drawing, painting, installation, and performance art. Born in Hangzhou in 2001, Wen explores the relationship between art and music, drawing on medieval metaphors, classical arts, and Christian iconography to reinterpret contemporary reality. Viewing drawing as an act of preservation and salvation, Wen seeks balance and clarity amid modern chaos. Their interdisciplinary approach incorporates diverse materials, expanding drawing into spatial constructs that capture transient experiences. Their installations transform canvases into immersive environments, bridging history and modernity. Deeply influenced by classical narratives and philosophical inquiry, Wen creates poetic dialogues between past and present. Immersed in studio practice, they explore beauty, distance, and hope, crafting contemplative works that connect viewers with historical and metaphysical themes. Additionally, Wen’s interest in performance art informs their exploration of space, movement, and temporality, bringing a dynamic presence to their artistic practice. Wen frequently visits institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Gallery, and the British Museum, often more than twice a week, engaging deeply with historical works and archival materials. Rather than seeing themselves as a curator, Wen approaches archives as a source of inspiration and reinterpretation, integrating elements from these collections into their own artistic practice. By interacting with history firsthand, they reconstruct and reimagine the modern world through their work. Wen has exhibited in solo and group shows in London and Hangzhou, including Parallel Institute, cusp., Art SU Space, Millbank Tower, Espacio Gallery, Crypt Gallery, Copeland Gallery, and South London Gallery. Their evolving practice continues to explore the intersection of art, music, performance, and historical thought.WWWW…