Born in Anxi County, Fujian Province, graduated from the Painting Program, Fujian Art & Craft College in 1991, and the Department of Sculpting at Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1993. In 2002, Chen Wenling started working on the series of "Red Memory" sculptures; from appearance, these works originated from the lively sweet village kids back at his home in Anxi, but actually, they originate from his longings for childlike innocence and fun.