Elaine Shen
Elaine Shen is a visual artist from Taiwan and is currently based in Taipei, Taiwan. Her work focuses primarily on photography with backgrounds in printmaking, metalwork, graphic design, and UX design, and project management.
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By attaching value to her photographs on their suggestive power, Shen explores different art mediums while bringing in photographic elements addressing the themes of nature, time, and culture.
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Shen graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Studio Arts and Technology and a minor in Art History in May 2023.
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Shen attended an American international school in Shenzhen, China from middle school to high school, which enriched her experience in cultural diversity growing up and influenced her to become observant and create work evoking feelings and emotions, whether addressing personal or public opinion for innovative designs and better experiences.
Education
2019
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2023
Purdue University
Major
Minor
Studio Arts & Technology
Art History
GPA
3.84/4.0
Awards
2023
Purdue University Art&Design Undergrad Exhibition, W Lafayette IN
2023
Outstanding Senior Award
Purdue University Studio Arts and Technology 2022/23, W Lafayette IN
2022
Purdue University Art&Design Juried Undergrad Exhibition, W Lafayette IN
2022
Purdue University Art&Design Juried Undergrad Exhibition, W Lafayette IN
2020
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2023
Dean's List & Semester Honors
Purdue University, W Lafayette IN
2017
Honorable Mention
Short Story | STN Film Convention; Anaheim CA
Exhibitions
2023
[Redacted] | Studio Arts Senior Exhibition
Rueff Galleries, Purdue University, W Lafayette IN
2023
Art & Design Juried Undergrad Exhibition | American Homes
Ringel Gallery, Purdue University, W Lafayette IN
2022
Art & Design Juried Undergrad Exhibition | Connect | Air Space
Ringel Gallery, Purdue University, W Lafayette IN
2021
The Bindery Artist Studios, Lafayette, IN
Recent
2023
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2024
Marketing Associate | YK Total Service, LTD
2021
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2023
Product Photography Intern | Henry Luce Foundation & Purdue Galleries
2023
Event Photographer | The Stage Machine Design Competition 2023
More About the Younger Me.
2019
High School Senior of the Year
2019
SCIMUN Conference Chief of Press
2018
High School Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, 2x Tournament MVPs
2017-2018
Yearbook Editor in Chief / Photographer (portraits, events)
2017-
2019
Student Media Club Co-Founder & Vice President