Born in Kaohsiung, Chen went to the United States to study design after graduating from Chung-Hwa School of Arts and continued to develop his artistic skills. During this time, his output was prolific that he averaged a painting a day. The character found in his painting illicit not only feelings of melancholy but also joy through the subtle reference to clown; showing the sadness that goes hand in hand with joy. Even though the tone of his painting is somber, Chen’s works are more exemplified by his unique and intimate style which allows for a dialogue with his figure paintings. The people in his work try to conceal the anger they feel to the real world and the construct of the United Nation.