Born in Guangzhou, China in 1952, Chen first discovered his love of art while developing a series of drawings at the age of 4. He continuously nurtured his talent and vision as his life went through tumultuous change. When he was 16, Chen read “Around the World in 80 Days” and was struck with the urge to travel. By the time he was 26, Alexander began studying at various art schools and colleges in China, including the Arts and Crafts School at Guang Dong and the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.
As he traveled throughout China during the 1980s, Chen quickly developed a reputation as an upcoming young artist. His paintings were collected by provincial and national art museums and were selected for display by the National Art Exhibitions of China. In the late 1980s, Alexander Chen and his family moved to San Francisco. Since then, he has created a series titled “Alexander’s World,” based on modern life in his beloved adopted country, the United States. The exciting cityscapes of life in New York, New Orleans, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago have become very popular as are his heart-rending tributes to American landmarks and icons such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Park, The Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
Chen’s works of art have been collected or licensed by companies including Toshiba Electric, Northwest Airlines, UNICEF and various art trade magazines. Alexander Chen has received worldwide recognition for his colorful and exciting works of art as his popularity in the United States, Asia, and Europe continues to grow.
