Model-turned-artist gets spotlight moment with Jensen Huang at exclusive event

Model-turned-artist Chang Hsi-en, often dubbed the "Taiwanese All-Jeon-Hee," experienced a career highlight when she presented a portrait she painted of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at an exclusive financial conference. The event, attended by 300 elites from the financial sector, saw Chang become the sole attendee invited on stage by Huang himself.

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It's over, I can't possibly get a spot.

Chang shared her excitement on Facebook, recounting the moment she decided to stand out in a crowd of people seeking autographs. Holding her hand-painted portrait of Huang high above her head, she caught the CEO's attention. Huang reportedly smiled, pointed her out through the crowd, and instructed his security to bring her to the stage.

This unexpected invitation allowed Chang to be the only one among the 300 financial professionals to share the stage with Huang. He was visibly impressed by the artwork, signing it personally with both his English and Chinese signatures. He also graciously posed for a photo with Chang, creating a memorable moment for the artist.

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He smiled, directly pointed at me through the crowd, and told his security to invite me to the stage.

Adding a unique Taiwanese touch to the portrait, Chang incorporated a popular local dish, "fly's head" (蒼蠅頭), as a subtle "Easter egg." The painting depicts Huang holding a steaming plate of this savory stir-fry, infusing the artwork with a distinct local flavor that resonated with both the artist and, apparently, the tech mogul.

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This painting also perfectly incorporates Jensen Huang's favorite Taiwanese element.