Susan Chen is a Sydney based ceramic artist who creates both functional and sculptural artwork. She is currently undertaking her Masters of Fine Arts (Ceramics) at The Sydney College of the Arts. Previously she completed a Bachelor of Design (Industrial), with honours in 2004 and a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Ceramics) with first class honours in 2012.

Susan never set out to be a ceramic artist, but rather fell under the ceramic spell while studying slip casting as an elective for her Industrial Design degree. While ceramics is her true passion, she has a strong connection to her design background, which is reflected in her artwork. She combines her love of design and object art to create simple and sophisticated functional ware that can double as artwork in their own right.

She is meticulous about details and considers every aspect of the creative process, from conception to construction, a significant part of the completed work. Currently she is exploring the possibilities of 3D ceramic printing and investigating how this new digital process can be utilised to create a unique and innovative approach to this traditional medium.