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Chuan

Jiang

Chuan is an animation director and visual artist born in southern China, now based in the UK. Holding a
Master’s in Film Curation from the University of Glasgow and a BFA from the University of Southern California,
her work spans animation, mixed media, and digital art. Her projects often explore themes of identity, cultural
representation, and societal transformation through a blend of traditional and modern techniques.

‘’My work delves into the strange and dreamlike, merging reality with the surreal to explore identity, cultural belonging, and
the inner self. Through a mix of traditional and digital techniques, I create ethereal, layered worlds that oscillate between
moments of clarity and ambiguity. My figures float between states of being, caught in the tension of personal
transformation and the passage of time. With each piece, I invite viewers to step into a space where boundaries dissolve,
where the lines between memory, fantasy, and reality are no longer fixed.’’

148 Split - Soft pastel and oil pastelon canvas, 50x40cm, 2024