Carol Chen Poun Joe was born 11 march 1989 in Paramaribo, Suriname.
At the age of 3 she started to draw and was discovered as a burgeoning talent when she was 16 years old. Consequently she started private lessons in drawing and painting with the Surinamese artist Cliff San a Jong.
Through these intense lessons and studies of the classical masters, she managed to develop her skills and graduate as full-fledged artist at the age of 19.

A year later, from 31 July to 7 August 2009,she realized her first exhibition together with her fellow students under San a Jong, where the general public could familiarize themselves with her work and the artist in person.
Carol’s technique and style can be described as Realism and portraits with a classical touch are her favorite subject .she draws her inspiration from her inner feelings, nature and life experiences.

Exhibitions:
The Venezuelan Embassy 2009 (Suriname)
National Art fair 2009 (Suriname)
National Art fair 2010 (Suriname)
Art Expo New York 2011 (New York)
National Art Fair 2011 (Suriname)
Solo Exhibition 2012 (Suriname)