Caren SHEN

Caren SHEN

1968      Born in Gaoxiong/Taiwan

191987 Diploma in Graphic Design/Art in Taibei/Taiwan

1990      Commence at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna/Austria

1990 - 1991 Masterclass Tapestry at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna/Austria

1991/92 Commence Studies of Textile Design and Metal Work (Prof. Moosmann) and Sculptural Education (Prof. Tasquil)

1996      Diploma "Magistra artium" University of Applied Arts in Textile Design and Metal Work / Sculptural Education Commence of Expansion Studies: Metal Work Education

2001      Commence Art-Teaching Works at Secondary School Level (Gymnasium/High School)

Caren Shen was born in Gaoxiong, Taiwan, in 1968. Before she received her Master’s degree (Magistra Artium M.A.) in Textile Design, Metal Work and Sculptural Education at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna/Austria in 1996, she attended the Masterclass for Tapestry at the same university.

Since then, she collected a wide perspective in differnet fields such as Textile Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design and Jewellery Design, where she was known for her exceptional ideas and creations. The singularity about Caren's work, through all the various branches, is her wonderful play of color, movement and pattern. This wonderful play, led her to her most outstanding textile works using pleated materials.

Caren's textile artwork has been exhibited throughout Europe and Asia winning numerous accolades. Her work is represented in a number of well known museums around the world including the famous Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna.

Caren works and lives in Vienna, Austria.