1980 Born in Anhui Province
2005 Graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts

GROUP EXHIBITION
2010 A Decade Long Exposure: Chinese Contemporary Photography Exhibition CAFA Art Museum | Beijing
2003 Pingyao International Photography Festival | Pingyao Shanxi Province

Chen Yan: In my records, I put every female protagonist in the most secret space of her home. All show and express themselves upon their familiar beds. Each woman has her own preferences and characteristics, she acts upon her established role when "his" time comes.