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Yanyue Chen

Bachelor （BA）
Newcastle

Summary

Graduate in Visual Arts and Film from Durham University, with academic training in psychoanalytic theory, cultural analysis, and narrative structure. Extended these interests beyond the classroom through a personal video channel exploring adolescent psychology in screen narratives, combining critical thinking with accessible public engagement. Experienced in curatorial practice and public-facing communication, with a strong interest in adolescent psychology, emotional dynamics, and the ethics of interpretation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Creator

Personal Project
01.2025 - Current
  • Operated a personal Bilibili （Chinese）channel analysing adolescent psychology in screen narratives, with a recent series focused on The Heirs (2015) and its portrayal of teenage emotional structures.
  • Applied psychoanalytic theories (e.g., Freud’s , Lacan’s） to examine how absent fatherhood, maternal substitution, and school power structures shaped character behavior.
  • Achieved over 30,000 views; viewer responses reflected strong emotional resonance and engagement with the interpretations.

Curatorial Assistant

Western Art Collection in Oriental Museuem
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted with coordinating submissions for the Durham Student Art Prize.
  • Supported jury process and exhibition planning across student spaces.
  • Helped curate works on identity, refuge, and mental well-being.
  • Contributed to creating emotionally supportive exhibition settings.
  • Collaborated with Sixth Form students to tailor displays for younger audiences.

Volunteer

The Auckland Project
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Serving as an Engager at the Spanish Gallery, enthusiastically welcoming visitors, explaining Spanish artworks (such as masterpieces by Murillo and El Greco), ensuring the safety of artworks in the gallery, and maintaining order during visits.
  • Providing Visitor Operations services at multiple venues (including Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery, etc.), covering visitor reception, guidance, and basic security checks.
  • Participate in the weekly “Exploring Art” lecture series every Friday, conducting research on the background of artworks and preparing short presentations to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of art.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Film

University of Durham
Durham
04.2001 -

Skills

Cross-contextual analysis

Timeline

Content Creator

Personal Project
01.2025 - Current

Curatorial Assistant

Western Art Collection in Oriental Museuem
11.2024 - 04.2025

Volunteer

The Auckland Project
06.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts And Film

University of Durham
04.2001 -

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