REDBASE Art Space: Chen Gelin
 
China Artist
Chen Gelin

ARTIST BIO

Chen Gelin, born in 1996 in Yulin, Guangxi, is a contemporary artist dedicated to exploring the use of linear fiber materials in artistic expression. He graduated from the Oil Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), where his graduation work was permanently collected by the CAFA Art Museum. 

Chen's creations are deeply influenced by the culture and traditional crafts of Chinese ethnic minorities, particularly the weaving techniques of the Hakka people and the brocade patterns of the Zhuang ethnic group. In his works, Chen Gelin uses steel nails as points and nylon as lines, constructing unique visual and spatial effects through the use of composite fiber materials. 

His artistic achievements have been widely recognized, with several prestigious awards to his name. He has exhibited in respected institutions such as the CAFA Art Museum and Jiangxi Provincial Art Museum. 


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