The scars that write usChen Yanyun · 2018

  • Creation date2018
  • Dimensions180.0 x 80.0 cm
  • MuseumSingapore Art Museum

Chen Yanyun (1986 –)

Discover Chen Yanyun's captivating charcoal drawings, animations & installations exploring family stories, cultural wounds & traditions. A Singaporean artist making waves globally.

Singapore Art Museum (Singapore, Singapore)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The scars that write us
  • Artist: Chen Yanyun
  • Year: 2018
  • Original dimensions: 180.0 x 80.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Singapore Art Museum
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: chen yanyun art, introspective art, abstract expressionism

Questions & Answers

In what year was "The scars that write us" by Chen Yanyun created?

"The scars that write us" by Chen Yanyun was created in 2018.

What is "The scars that write us" about?

The subjects of "The scars that write us" are abstract expressionism, scar portraits, family trauma, cultural wounds, dark gallery art, shadows and light, textured canvas.

What aliases or alternate names does Chen Yanyun have?

Chen Yanyun appears under the alternate names Yanyun Chen.

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