KD/A splash art creator Bo Chen leaves Riot Games after 10 years

One of Riot Games’ leading artists has recently left the video game publisher. Bo "chenbowbow" Chen, who spent more than ten years at the company as a Principal Illustrator, will no longer be working on League of Legends. Over the years, he was responsible for numerous champion splash arts.

Bo Chen announced his departure himself in a message posted on his LinkedIn page on Monday, February 2: "I have dedicated ten years to creating splash art, and now, as I left Riot, it feels as if everything happened just yesterday. The splash team at Riot Games has been the most incredible place I have ever worked. At the same time, I am excited and look forward to embarking on the next chapter of my life."

Although his name may not be widely known by the fans, Bo Chen was one of the primary driving forces behind Riot’s splash art for over a decade. He worked on a wide range of champion artworks, with one of his most recent contributions being the splash art for Zaahen, the latest champion released in League of Legends. He was also responsible for both the old and updated splash arts of Xin Zhao, as well as those of Hwei, Mel, Senna, and many others.

In addition, he contributed to numerous skin lines throughout the game’s history. One of the most notable collections he worked on was the first K/DA lineup, in collaboration with Alvin Lee and Pan Chengwei. His portfolio also includes splash arts for HEARTSTEEL, EDG, and Cosmic, as well as memorable individual pieces such as Winterblessed Diana, Firecracker Vayne, and PROJECT: Pyke. A comprehensive list of his works can be found on the League of Legends wiki.