Born in 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan, YANG Pei-Chen graduated from the Department of Fine Art, Taipei University of the Arts in 1999. He then studied in Spain and received his MFA from the Universidad de Salamanca in 2003, and was granted his PhD candidate status from the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Upon returning to Taiwan, he settled in Taipei, actively engaging in teaching and artistic creation. In 2014, he completed his doctoral research with distinction, graduating Cum Laude (Latin for "with highest honors") and receiving his diploma signed by King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Since 2011, Yang has been a faculty member in the Department of Sculpture, National Taiwan University of Arts. Starting in 2018, he has also served as an associate professor at the Department of Sculpture of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and has been invited to teach short courses at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts and Northeast Normal University

As a leading sculptor in the realm of hyperrealism within contemporary Chinese art, YANG Pei-Chen’s works are crafted from solid pieces of wood, employing intricate hand-carving and complex faux finishes to create sculptures that challenge the viewer's perception of authenticity. "The Object of Memory Series" (1997-2015) focuses on realistic replicas of specific antique objects, depicting the figures and emotional memories behind them. In contrast, the "Transcribe Ancient Books," initiated in 2016, delves into the solemn and introspective replication of centuries-old European texts, aiming to convey their cultural essence and historical traces.

In 2023, Yang collaborated with ZHANG Wei, the head of the Sculpture Department at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, to present "The Veil and Revelation of Being: Duo Exhibition" at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Art Museum. The exhibition deeply explored themes such as "materiality," "figurative sculpture," and "Eastern and Western cultures," showcasing the recent works and research of both artists through the interplay of ideas. Yang has exhibited at numerous prestigious institutions, including the National Art Museum of China; Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai; Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei; Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts; Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum; Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art; and Hongik Museum of Art, Hongik University. His works are included in the collections of Australia’s White Rabbit Gallery, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum, etc.