Magi Chen was born in the UK where she gained her Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) at the Manchester School of Art majoring in Textiles. Her tutors have included artists Jane Mc Keating, Michael Brennand-Wood, Anne Morrell and John Renshaw. Following a year-long post as Artist-in-Residence at an independent school in the UK, she studied for a Postgraduate Certificate of Education; this has led to a fulfilling career in teaching and seen her head successful Art departments in Cheshire and Yorkshire, and invited to lead creative and educational workshops for the Cheshire Art Advisory Service and Manchester Metropolitan University. She moved to Hong Kong in 2011 where she continues to explore means of visual expression with her international school students and as an exhibiting artist.

Magi is currently Teacher of Senior School Art at Kellett School, The British International School in Hong Kong. She held post as Head of Art, Curriculum Leader, Second in Department and Teacher of Art in the UK; As Lecturer, Workshop Leader, Coach and Mentor; and as Artist-in-Residence Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK.