Patrick Chen (b. 2000, Aotearoa New Zealand)
Based in Naarm/Melbourne
Education
2023–present | Bachelor of Fine Arts, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
2019–2021 | Bachelor of Science (Food Science), University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Group exhibitions and happenings
2026 | Squab, happening, Topia, Abbotsford Convent, produced by Tessellate, Melbourne, Australia
2026 | Emerging Artist Award 2026, fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne, Australia
2026 | FLESH, SOL Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
2026 | YELLOW, Unassigned Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
2025 | CHILL, Untethered Gallery, Geelong, Australia
Awards and prizes
2026 | Finalist, Emerging Artist Award, fortyfivedownstairs
Curatorial projects
2026 | A Library of Libraries, curatorial assistant to Grey Dear, Blindside, Melbourne, Australia
2025 | Potluck, curator, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Industry experience
2026 | Invigilator, Melbourne Sculpture Biennale, Melbourne, Australia
2026 | Installation crew, Topia, Abbotsford Convent, produced by Tessellate, Melbourne, Australia
2026 | Intern, Blindside, Melbourne, Australia