Chen Ying-Ru, born in 1983 in Taipei, Taiwan, currently pursuing a fine arts major at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, USA. As a contemporary Taiwanese artist, she also holds a science degree from Simon Fraser University. Growing up in an artistic environment due to her family’s involvement in the interior designing business, Ying-Ru was immersed in pastel, watercolors, ink painting, and music, including piano and Chinese Zheng zither. Additionally, dance played a significant role in shaping her artistic foundation.

Ying-Ru’s formative years were marked by international experiences, living and studying abroad, exposing her to diverse cultures that continuously influence her artistic and existential perspectives. Following a period of introspection, she formally embraced art, believing that the beauty in life is shaped by the beauty we choose to incorporate into it. Ying-Ru’s current works exhibit a captivating fusion of eastern and western influences. Through a playful approach, she unveils the humorous and fantastical aspects of her subjects, achieving a harmonious blend of the traditional and contemporary.