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Yiwen Shen
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Untitled, 2021
The people in the image represent different perspectives and thoughts of ideas, and the skull is an object for the viewer to make a guess at. They convey how creativity is important to the individuals and the community. Two figures express many ideas in the society helping to develop the civilization where people are thoughtful and critical. In turn, people picture the skull in dissimilar ways due to the highly contrasted and distorted image, which suggests the individual's differing sight and view. Therefore, the individual's distinct concepts compose the society and the civilization.
Little Red Riding Hood
2025
In one of the versions of “Little Red Riding Hood”, the young girl, who is innocent and lack of awareness, which makes her vulnerable to the wolf’s target. Connecting to human trafficking, vulnerable individuals are selected by traffickers who exploit their innocence. It warns people to have ideology and sensitivity to danger, knowing how to protect yourself and predict what danger might happen. Also, being innocent may not be a good thing because they may not recognize people with evil intentions.The wolf tricks the little girl by disguising himself as her grandmother after she trusts the wolf easily and tells a strange person her destination. This can be seen as a metaphor for how traffickers take advantage of people lacking alertness and gain trust from them. Victims are sometimes induced with promises of benefits, employment, or better opportunities. The girl traveling alone in the woods that situate her as an easy target for the wolf. In human trafficking, victims are often situated not closed or isolated from their families or communities, which makes it harder for them to escape or ask for help. The wolf represents a predatory figure that seeks victims who are easy to exploit. It can include targeting young individuals, people in difficult situations, or those who may be unaware of the risks.
Untitled, 2025
Experiment of Materials
In this project, I concentrated on meditation through this exploration, which was inspired by a preliminary experience of cyanotype and another work with laser cutting a year ago. In other words, I focused on the relaxation and put all my heart into the process, recording my feelings “peace in mind” with my nature art. It could be interpreted as the ambiguous boundary between art and life and art is a medium for people expressing themselves. In this experiment, I delve into the collaboration in cyanotype and laser cutting on a variety of mediums, such as cardboard, acrylic broad, rice paper, etc.
Cites, 2020
Invasion, 2023
Animal Cruelty, 2024
Untitled, 2020
Overall, this series of drawings represents my aspirations in life. The image on the left exhibits my dream to freely travel the world and learn about the local culture of different cities and towns. The upper right image then shows my desire to have company from my friends and get along with them. And lastly, the bottom right image depicts what I want to continue discovering and the things that interest me such as experimenting with herbal medicine and learning about the properties of plants.
Friend from Inner Mongolia, 2023
Mural Acrylic Painting
21” x 25”
Cite series of scenery
of Vancouver
Downtown, 2020
More Practices
Self Portrait
This painting is a self-portrait I completed in class. Rendered in acrylic, it is meant to convey the intimacy I share with my cat. CD supports me emotionally and offers me lessons in love and responsibility. When I am with him, I can express my love unconditionally. Once my mother asked me what I will do when he dies. It felt like she was asking what I will do when she and my father die. I believe that all living things are limited and temporary, but love is permanent and so is true companionship.
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Bio:
Yiwen is artist and illustrator from China and currently existing in Vancouver. She is interested in expression art and the area of commercial illustrations. Outside of illustration, Yiwen prefers to snuggle with her cat and explore more places by browsing Google Maps, feeling like treasure hunting.
Email: yiwenfaith@outlook.com
Instagram: artbyyiwen
