One of Southeast Asia’s notable contemporary artists, Eric Chan draws on photographic techniques and cinematic aesthetics to shape his canvases. Through a subtle interplay of light and shadow, the painting evokes a soft, nurturing atmosphere. Rendered in a delicate layering of luxurious green hues, the palette enriches this tranquil mood, imbuing the work with a sense of organic vitality and quiet reflection.
Eric Chan studied at Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts, Singapore from 1993 to 1996, majoring in Fine Art (Painting). He obtained his Master’s degree in Fine Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Since 1998, he has participated in some selected exhibitions in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. His notable accolades include the Jurors' Choice at the Philip Morris Asean Art Awards (2002) and the Highly Commended accolade at the 2003 UOB Painting Of The Year Competition. His solo exhibition In Light Of The Ephemeral Silence was organised by Fost Gallery Singapore in 2016.