Ke Ren
london-based

moving / still images

ANIMATE
DRAW
EXHIBITION
COLLABORATION
About


Instagram: cokkrn
Email: keren.coo@outlook.com
©2024 by  Ke R






























Ke is a London-based animator and animation artist with a background in drawing and animation. She holds a Global Talent Visa in visual arts. Her first animated work won the Best Super Short Animated Award (about 1 min) at the 13th IAFF GOLDEN KUKER – SOFIA Festival and was showcased on multiple international platforms. She is particularly interested in the expanding field of animation, the intersection of traditional hand-drawn techniques and emerging technologies, as well as experiential and participatory animation. Ke has collaborated with various art organizations, creative studios, and independent artists, including Canal Dream CIC, Neon Zoo Studio, Mighty Oak, Strange Beast, and the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology.

Education
2020 - 2022  MA Character Animation, Central Saint Martins, London, UK
2014 - 2018  BA Oil Painting, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China

Awards & Press
2024 In Conversation: Ke Ren, Insights of an Eco Artist
2024 Finalist, The 11th Hiii Illustration International Competition
2024 Ke Ren's chaotic text animation smashes every language barrier, featured in  Creative Boom
2024 Symbols: The Animated Frames of Ke Ren, featured in Artwort
2024 A mesmerizing journey that challenges our perception of language and context, featured in Short Films Matter 2024 Artist Interview, Al-Tiba9 Magazine
2024 Ke Ren - Bridging Worlds The Artistic Fusion of Hand-Crafted and Digital Creation, featured in 10 Edition, The Flux Review
2023 Nominated for The Best Super Short award, Student World Impact Film Festival
2022 Best Super Short Animated award, 13 IAFF GOLDEN KUKER – SOFIA Festival

Exhibition & Screening
2024  Black & White Group Exhibition, Fox Yard Studio - Art Gallery, UK
2024  Canal Dream Art Festival, Kings Cross, London
2024  Hong Kong International AR Fair, Hong Kong
2024  Moveable Fest Group Exhibition, CSM Project Space, London, UK
2024  Ritornello Group Exhibition, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China
2024  AR Exhibition - Utopia, Fabrica, Brighton, UK
2024  Art on Loop Group Exhibition, The Holy Art Gallery, London, UK

2023  Remix International Illustration Art Festival, Beijing, China
2023  Brighton International Animation Festival, Brighton, UK

2022  候鸟300 - The Third Bank, Slash Arts Gallery boat, London, UK
2022  MicroActs 13 Artist Film Screening, London, UK
2022  BritCham SH, Best Emerging Talent Festival, Online Showcase
2022  Feinaki Beijing Animation Week, Beijing, China
2022  IAFF GOLDEN KUKER – SOFIA, Bulgaria
2022  Big Cartoon Festival, Moscow, Russia
2022  Black Lab - Central Saint Martins, London, UK
2022  The Horse Hospital, London, UK
2022  International Short Film Festival Canton, Guangzhou, China
2022  accordi @ DISACCORDI - International Short Film Festival, Italy
2022  First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, Online Showcase

2021  Hackney Picturehouse, London, UK
2019 The Enchantment of Imagery - North Imagery Oil Painting Exhibition, Renmei Gallery, Beijing, China
2018  Graduation Group Exhibition, RUC Gallery, Beijing, China
2017  Outstanding Students Group Exhibition, RUC Gallery, Beijing, China
2016  Ju Yi Fan N Group Exhibition, RUC Gallery, Beijing, China
2015  Gray - White Space Sketch Exhibition, RUC, Beijing, China