Jinghong Chen is a Chinese-born visual artist currently based in Queens, New York.

Her work explores themes of memory, place, and belonging through the medium of cut paper. She reflects on the layered experiences of migration, drawing on the landscapes and traditions of both her hometown and her adopted home. Influenced by Chinese folk traditions, nature, and personal history, Chen’s intricate hand-cut designs incorporate motifs from religious and cultural imagery. These elements are woven with natural forms, as well as narratives from local history. Her work often examines the tension between connection and distance—both spiritual and physical—that arises from displacement and assimilation.

Through cutting and layering paper, Chen creates pieces that bridge past and present, offering a meditative exploration of identity and shared experiences of migration. Her work invites viewers to reflect on how we rebuild our relationships with land, family, and home.