SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2026

ARTIST: AHCHEN
COUNTRY: Taiwan
CONTACT: https://www.ahchenplayground.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ahchenisdrawing
https://www.instagram.com/ahchenisdrawing/
An illustration artist based in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Her creative journey begins with observing tiny emotions and the fleeting moments of everyday life. By blending a warm, humorous perspective with a dash of whimsical imagination, they transform these fragments into picture books, posters, zines, and interactive cards.
Using markers, watercolors, and Risograph printing as their primary tools, they create vibrant, bright works that invite everyone on a new visual journey. Through their art, they hope to provide a sense of healing and a gentle reason to smile.

Whenever I Eat

Ever since I got cats, my meal times have naturally become like this. The food on the table needs to be completely covered to prevent them from stealing it.

My Dream Studio

This piece captures the ideal layout of my creative sanctuary. It’s a space filled with everything I love: cherished books, handcrafted pottery, lush green plants, and my favorite art supplies. Most importantly, it’s a place where my cats are always right by my side.

The Clock Shop

This illustration was born from a moment of self-doubt, as I watched others bloom ahead of me and questioned my own slow progress. Eventually, I realized that everyone operates on a different clock. This work is a gentle wish for all of us to embrace our own pace and march to our own beautiful rhythm.

Good Things Always Happen To me

This piece is from my self-titled zine of the same name.

I’m someone who easily envies others.
When I see people shining so brightly, I often can’t help but wonder if I’m not good enough.

But slowly, I’ve come to realize that there are also many gentle and beautiful things happening in my own life.
Sometimes, by focusing too hard on other people’s light and chasing goals that aren’t truly mine, I forget all the good things I already carry within myself.

Summer Days with You

Surrounded by the intense summer heat, there is a gentle stillness in watching the glimmering surface of the sea. Sharing the moist, salty breeze with dear friends, my mind quietly finds its calm.

Summer Ice Cream

Accompanied by a breathtaking sunset, enjoying a cool, refreshing ice cream with friends by the beach is the most perfect and joyful way to wrap up a beautiful day.

I have a big table for my cat

Ever since I welcomed cats into my life, observing their bizarre daily antics has become my favorite pastime. Since 2022, I’ve been chronicling this series of their strange everyday moments. Whether they're stubbornly hijacking my workspace, hiding in impossible spots, or masquerading as a table lamp, they have become my ultimate source of daily joy.

I have a big lamp for my cat

Ever since I welcomed cats into my life, observing their bizarre daily antics has become my favorite pastime. Since 2022, I’ve been chronicling this series of their strange everyday moments. Whether they're stubbornly hijacking my workspace, hiding in impossible spots, or masquerading as a table lamp, they have become my ultimate source of daily joy.

Sweet Dream

Born from a dream, a single unicorn glides along the tracks of the starlit sky, soaring over a woodland where weary birds slumber. Where is this celestial traveler ultimately headed?

Reading Together

There is happiness in solo reading, yet sharing a book with another brings a whole new layer of understanding. Here, a snake nestled in the tree and a fox resting beneath it find a cozy harmony as they read together. Shaped by their unique habitats and cultures, they see the same pages through different eyes. To me, this interplay of perspectives is an endlessly delightful wonder.