Artist frames imagination
Fantasy and personal expression combine for a unique approach, Li Yingxue reports.
The exhibition gathers nearly all of Chen's major works from the past few years and unfolds across two distinct zones.
On the first floor, visitors first encounter a detailed reconstruction of Chen's personal study table. Surrounding it are dozens of original works, forming a visual journey through Chen's creative process and imagination.
"I often think of owls when I create," she says. "In my mind, they're surrounded by clocks and gears — strange objects that bend time. Maybe it's something from my dreams, or maybe something deeper that I can't explain, but I can't let go of."
Upstairs, the exhibition shifts into a new dimension with WaarWorld: Players Series, a crossover collection of collectible sculptures and cartoon-style figures inspired by Liu Cixin's sci-fi novel The Supernova Era. With its bold visual style and futuristic narrative, the series merges science fiction and street aesthetics.
WaarWorld debuted with two appearances at ComplexCon, gaining attention from both art and pop culture circles.
