This isn’t the only time Chen has sparked debate. Here’s everything you need to know about the talented and prolific creator.

Chen is world-renowned photographer

Chen’s work has also been exhibited worldwide in places like Paris, London, Los Angeles and Tokyo, and she has even photographed numerous celebrities, from Fan Bingbing to David Beckham.

Her art provokes strong opinions

Chen’s artistic style, which blends photography with Photoshop and 3D Max, has sparked criticism from traditionalists.

Most recently, the photographer’s work at the Lady Dior exhibition held at the West Bund Art Centre in Shanghai faced controversy in China. The photo in question was accused of “smearing Asian women”, according to state media. An article in China Women’s News said the image showed “spooky eyes, gloomy face and Qing dynasty-styled nail armour”.

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While many social media users also suggested that the photo contributed to stereotypes about Asian women, others praised Chen’s choice of showing a darker skinned and freckled model who defies typical beauty standards in China.

Dior ended up removing the controversial photo from the exhibition.

Chen’s philosophy about art and beauty

Chen often uses technological tools in her photography and has even expressed an interest in artificial intelligence.

In an article for CNN Style, the talented photographer wrote the following: “This relationship between technology and aesthetics is like that of science and philosophy – in an ideal world, the two walk side by side. Achieving such a balance requires artists to master both, combining art and skill in the process.”

In the same article, she noted that the definition of beauty changes over time as society develops, and that the internet and social media have made fashion more global and accessible.

“I hope people become better at communicating with their hearts. I hope we focus more on content, not format. I hope that we can all learn from the traditional Chinese values that keep life and nature in harmony. We need to find balance in diversity, like a symphony,” Chen wrote in CNN Style.

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She owns Beijing-based Studio 6

Chen owns a high-end photography and film studio in Beijing called Studio 6. The celebrity and fashion photographer has expanded her talents beyond photography to produce advertising campaigns for a variety of prominent brands such as Dior, Guess, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Adidas, Converse, Puma, Budweiser, Maybelline and more.

What is her net worth and how does she spend it?

According to Celebsagewiki, Chen has an estimated net worth between US$1-5 million from her successful work in photography and creative direction. She is married to the American-born Raphael Ming Cooper, the co-founder of Society Skateboards. In a profile on Mandarin Oriental’s website, Chen said she enjoys travelling and that her favourite charity is Game Rangers International.