Joanne Chan 陳頌欣

Joanne Chan, Into the woods, 2023, Oil on canvas, 120 x 160cm

Joanne Chan (b.1992, Hong Kong) graduated from Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London. Through her large-scale, predominantly colorful abstract paintings, she depicts the beauty of different aspects of the spiritual world and the soul. By capturing her own emotions and sensations in her artwork, she creates vibrant spaces that traverse energy, consciousness, and non-dualistic realms, showcasing a unique worldview.

The artist uses painting as a means to document the joys and sorrows of life experiences. The abstract form of her works undoubtedly presents her emotions in the most direct and unfiltered manner, yet the paintings retain the complexity of Chan's abstract works and authentically express her emotions while preserving the complexity of events. They invite viewers to engage with the energy and evoke a captivating resonance, without imposing dominant narratives. By not imposing a dominant narrative, the artist engages with the viewer on a level of energetic perception, evoking resonance.

"I felt lost with the ups and downs brought by separation in life or death. However, through painting, I rearranged the scattered fragments of emotions and constructed my world stroke by stroke from the mist. Through this transformation, I see the beauty of life." - Joanne Chan.

Throughout the creative process, the artist meticulously unravels her sensations, engaging in interpretive philosophical dialogues through brushstrokes, textures, and color proportions on the canvas.

Chan's spiritual abstract paintings serve as a gateway, that invite viewers into her unique aesthetic, allowing them to traverse different time and space along the landscapes she depicts, creating an alternative perspective to explore identity.

Chan's artworks have been exhibited in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, showcasing her remarkable achievements as an emerging artist from Hong Kong in both local and international art scenes.