Sophie Chen

Sophie Chen is a Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, affiliated with the College of Arts & Human Sciences and the Visual & Performing Arts Department. Her academic and professional work bridges visual communication design, fine arts, and liberal studies, focusing on community engagement and the intersection of traditional and digital art forms.

• PhD in Liberal Studies
• MFA in Visual Communication Design
• MFA in Painting

Dr. Chen’s research explores how everyday creativity and digital tools influence social change and cultural reflection. Her teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary design thinking, critical inquiry, and the integration of art with technology and society.

Her artistic practice addresses themes of fragility vs. strength and memory’s role in art, using painting, drawing, and installation. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.