
Hong Shen
China
Hong Shen (b. 1992, Shanxi)
Hong Shen is an award-winning watercolorist whose work has gained international acclaim for its emotive portraiture and cultural depth. Her practice focuses on capturing the human spirit, often highlighting subjects from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Key Career Highlights:
• Major Awards: Winner of the First Prize (Portrait Award) at the 2025 Venice Watercolor Exhibition and multiple Excellence Awards at the Venice International Watercolor Festival and Asian Watercolor Exhibition.
• Distinctions in China: Recognized at the 14th China Watercolor and Pastel Exhibition (2025) and the National Female Artist Excellence Award.
• International Reach: Her celebrated works, including “Watching” and “The Power of Faith,” are held in private collections across the United States and the United Kingdom

Picked by:
Rick Huang Huazhao

The Artwork
presented for the contest:
A step at a time, a journey through life