Shaopeng is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural researcher exploring the visual and spiritual dimensions of written language through dialogues between East Asian ink traditions and Islamic calligraphy.

Through writing, image, and material practice, she investigates how scripts preserve memory and cultural identity across time and place.

She holds a Master’s degree in History of Art and Archaeology from SOAS University of London, specialising in Chinese and Islamic art, with broader interests in Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian art. Her academic background continues to inform her creative enquiries, bringing these two fields into conversation through studies of script, image, material, and cultural exchange.

Born in Taiwan, raised in North America, and having lived in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong, Shaopeng’s multicultural background shapes her interest in artistic encounters across borders and the ways traditions, ideas, and forms travel move between cultures.

Her multilingual background also informs her artistic and research pursuits. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and English, with proficiency in French and Italian and ongoing study of Modern Standard Arabic and Persian (Farsi), her linguistic journeys deepen her engagement with the visual, literary, and calligraphic traditions of the cultures she studies.

Writing is an integral part of her work. For over five years, she has maintained wanders, an ongoing journal updated weekly, documenting her encounters with art, culture, and heritage. These writings provide a space for reflection and continue to inform her investigations into her creative practice.

Shaopeng also has over a decade of professional experience in jewellery design and creative strategy, where she continues to develop directions and concepts for both fine and high jewellery collections.