EP33 | Protecting the "Betty" Within — Emerging Artist SHUMA (Chen Shu-yi) Joins The Great Artist with Her Father, Opening a Window to the International Art World Through a Creative Confession

Unveiling the Father-Daughter Chapter on "Understanding" and "Support" Behind the Chromatic Fairy Tales

[Taipei] On The Great Artist Podcast (EP33) by DE Global Art Agency, emerging artist SHUMA (Chen Shu-yi) and her father, Chen Yu-jun, are interviewed together. In this warm and moving episode, they share the father-daughter dialogue on "understanding" and "support" that lies behind her vividly coloured, fairy-tale works.

SHUMA (Chen Shu-yi) is an emerging artist of distinctive style. Her works are richly coloured and imbued with a fairy-tale narrative atmosphere, yet behind that vibrant visual surface lies a pure self named "Betty." For her, "Betty" symbolises the part of the heart that refuses to compromise with reality. When creation meets the manifold considerations of the real world, how does an artist protect the "Betty" within and hold fast to her original creative conviction? This is the most moving central question of the episode.

What makes this conversation special is that it reveals the most authentic side behind the artist's polished works. Chen Shu-yi's father, Chen Yu-jun, the strongest pillar standing behind the artist, shares from the dual perspective of parent and supporter how he regards his daughter's fantastical adventure into the unknown. From his initial feelings when his daughter chose the path of art, to gradual understanding and then wholehearted support, this emotional journey between father and daughter is sure to resonate deeply with many families.

When creative ideals collide with practical considerations, how does an artist protect the uncompromising "Betty" within, and how does a father move from doubt to understanding to wholehearted support, becoming his daughter's most steadfast backing — these heartfelt exchanges lift the episode beyond an ordinary artist interview into a profound dialogue about dreams, family bonds, and support. SHUMA also shares how she has refined her fairy-tale narrative into a personal style of international recognisability.

For the many listeners struggling along their own creative paths, or accompanying loved ones in pursuit of their dreams, this episode is especially touching. It reminds us that behind the growth of every artist there often lies the quiet understanding and support of family; and that every act of perseverance toward a dream deserves to be treated with tenderness. Her concurrent solo exhibition, Betty's Fantastical Diary, runs from 28 February to 26 April 2026 at the One&Together café, inviting visitors into the vibrant and honest inner world rendered by her brush.

Founded upon academic legitimacy and oriented toward international careers, DE Global Art Agency helps artists connect with a global vision. Through the Association Lumière des Arts (ALEA), which carries official French endorsement and forms part of an Asia-Europe academic alliance, artists may obtain an artistic identity recognised by academic institutions; while the 2026 Kyla Artist Prize, created specifically for emerging artists, lends both academic and market credibility to an artistic résumé, serving as a career starting point toward international stages such as Paris and London. International exhibition and competition information: https://www.deglobalart-alea.com/prize/2026kylaartistprize

The Great Artist EP33 is now available on Apple Podcasts, SoundOn and other platforms, with a running time of approximately 38 minutes. We invite you to listen and step into SHUMA (Chen Shu-yi)'s fantastical journey of protecting the "Betty" within.