Eric Chan

Eric Chan (born 28 March 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is one of Southeast Asia's notable contemporary painters. He is currently based in Singapore. A Masters of Fine Art (Painting) graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia and Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore, Chan has carved out a reputation for reinvigorating interest in painting as a resonant contemporary media. His paintings are shaped by photographic and camera effects and aesthetics "” from the blurring or smearing of paintings (simulating photographic images taken with slow shutter speed) to the distinctive graphics of film negatives with its tonal inversions.

His most recent works which exudes a high level of self awareness and honesty, investigates questions of the body, beauty, narcissism, insecurity, self indulgence and self pleasure. He is also in the midst of making his debut short film in collaboration with Australian/ Singaporean filmmaker Selena Tan of Paco Pictures.

He has actively exhibited in Singapore and overseas including UK, Hong Kong, UAE, Australia, Malaysia, Phillipines and Indonesia. In addition, *he has also enjoyed recognition for his work receiving amongst others, the Jurors' Choice at the Philip Morris ASEAN A...

1999 –2000 Masters of Fine Art (Painting)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

1996 -1997 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

1993 -1996 Diploma in Fine Art (Painting) with Distinction
  LASALLE-­‐SIA College of the Arts,Singapore

2013. London, UK.
HITCHCOCK'S LOVE AFFAIR WITH ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
Olympia Grand Hall

2009. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
BALIK KAMPUNG: WORKS BY ERIC CHAN
Map@Publika

2011. Singapore
WANTED: POSSESION AND REJECTION
ChanHampe Galleries

2011. London, UK.
PAINTINGS BY ERIC CHAN
Stephanie Hoppen Gallery

2010. Singapore
THE ROMANTICS OF BETRAYAL
ION Art Gallery

2009. Hong Kong
SUBMISSIONS TO BEAUTY
Amelia Johnson Contemporary

2008. Hong Kong
FINE DISPLACEMENT
Amelia Johnson Contemporary

2007. Singapore
ANOTHER PLACE. ANOTHER TIME.
The SubstationGallery

2006. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NIGHTFALLS
Valentine Willie Fine Art

2006. Singapore
INDULGE
Gajah Gallery

2005. Dubai, UAE.
FROM HERE TO AFTER
The Third Line

2004. Jakarta, Indonesia.
TEMPTED-PAINTINGS BY ERIC CHAN
Taksu Jakarta

2003. Singapore
FINE OBJECTIONS-PAINTINGS BY ERIC CHAN
Taksu Singapore

2002. Hong Kong
OUT-SIGHT-PAINTINGS BY ERIC CHAN
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