Xuan 璇 
She/her

Xuan is a Chinese-Canadian illustrator currently based in the USA. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and concentration in Nature–Culture–Sustainability Studies. 

Xuan's work is rooted in natural palettes, minimal compositions, and quiet storytelling, often exploring themes of environmental care and slow living. She is a winner of many awards such as the WIA 2025 Longlist and multiple Society of Illustrators recognitions. 

For collaboration, please email: xuanillustrator@gmail.com

Instagram: ffxuan
Behance: Xuan Chen
小红书ID: zhixuanchen

Education
BFA Illustration     Rhode Island School of Design

Selected Awards
2025        WIA 2025 Longlist
2024        Student Scholarship Competition & Ted Lewin Award, Society of Illustrators
2023        Illustrator 65 Award Uncommissioned category, Society of Illustrators                                                     Student Scholarship Competition & Les Kanturek Award, Society of Illustrators

Selected Exhibitions
2025        Whispers of The Wild, Rhode Island School of Design ISB Gallery, Providence, USA
                Illustration Show, Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence, USA
                Senior Invitational, Rhode Island School of Design ISB Galler, Providence, USA          
2024        Student Scholarship Competition Exhibition, Society of Illustrators, New York, USA
2023        Illustrator 65 Exhibition, Society of Illustrators, New York, USA
                Student Scholarship Competition Exhibition, Society of Illustrators, New York, USA
                Representational Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, Canada
                Juried Student Exhibition, Flatiron Gallery, New York, USA