Ciel Chen is a New York-based illustrator from China with a love for storytelling. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts, she began working as a freelance artist, primarily in publishing. Her past collaborations include The Los Angeles Times, Breathe Magazine, Ramona Magazine, and more.
Ciel’s work captures meaningful moments in life, exploring human relationships and inner worlds with a delicate, thoughtful touch. Through her illustrations, she hopes to evoke emotion, tell stories, and create a sense of connection.
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Awards
World Illustration Awards 2024 Shortlisted Artist
iJUNGLE Illustration Awards 2023 Gold Medal
JIA Illustration Awards 2023 Bronze Award
Communication Arts 2023 Award of Excellence
World Illustration Awards 2023 Longlisted Artist
Society of Illustrators 2022 Annual Award
Education
School of Visual Arts, MFA Illustration as Visual Essays
School of Visual Arts, BFA Illustration