Iri Chen is a freelance illustrator located in Baltimore who is highly skilled and specializing in picture book and narrative illustration. My work is now primarily focused on fantasy and cultural themes, and I specialize in creating colorful and dynamic illustrations and narrative art. Work effectively with clients like iam8bit and NYT Kids.

Education
2019.09--2023. 05  School of Visual Arts
2023.09--2025.05 MICA MFA ILP

Awards
2025  Society of Illustrator Annual 67 Surface/Product Design
2024  AIAP Unpublished catagory Chosen Winner
2024  MICA Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition 2nd prize
2024  Communication Arts shortlist Self-promotion
2023  Society of Illustrator Student Scholoarship
2022  Gilbert Stones Full Tuition Scholarship
2022   Society of Illustrator Student Scholoarship
2020  World Illustration Awards Shortlist

Contact
Email: yunyaochen19@gmail.com
Tel: (917) 294 2750
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