Eric Chan

Eric Chan's artistic compositions bear the influence of photographic techniques and camera aesthetics.

Biography of Eric Chan

Eric Chan was born in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, now lives and works in Singapore.

After receiving education at LASALLE-SIA College of Arts in Singapore, Chan pursued further academic achievements, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art with a distinguished focus on painting. Later, he earned a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).

Following his graduation in 2000, he showcased his artwork in exhibitions across various countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Engaging in art residencies and achieving recognition, he has garnered multiple awards, notably the Philip Morris Jurors’ Choice Award in 2002.

His pieces have been acquired by esteemed institutions, including the Singapore Art Museum, CapitaLand, United Overseas Bank, UBS Group, OCBC Bank, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Burger Collection. Additionally, his work has been featured in prestigious auctions by Christie’s, Sotheby's, and Larasati Auctioneers.

Eric Chan’s artistic creations found their place within STPI’s BMW Young Asian Artists Series (2007), sharing exhibition space with accomplished peers like Heman Chong, Lieko Shiga, Natee Utarit, and Yim Ja-Hyuk.

Eric Chan’s Art Style

Eric Chan’s latest creations, characterized by a profound sense of self-awareness and sincerity, explore themes related to themes of the human form, notions of beauty, narcissism, insecurity, self-gratification, and indulgence.

Eric Chan's distinctive floral artworks are meticulously crafted using delicate brushstrokes and layers of color. This technique infuses his creations with a unique luminosity, akin to a view softened by a diffused lens.

In his latest endeavors, Chan harmoniously merges botanical and zoological elements with human forms, occasionally juxtaposing them over random tracts of text chosen for their calligraphic aesthetic qualities. Using oil on canvas or linen, Chan skillfully manipulates his chosen medium with meticulous care and intentional precision, all in pursuit of achieving hyperrealism.