Statement

Chan’s narrative themes can be considered autobiographical, though the artist often explores critical themes of East Asia. In his work, he distorts and recomposes imagery to form compositions that allow for new narratives and meaning.

Currently, he is exploring themes of superstition, identity, popular culture, traditions, and gender ideologies. Chan’s latest works delve deeper in the dissection of social practices as informed by urban and traditional Hong Kong and Chinese culture. The artist strives to establish an autobiographical connection with viewers through intricate technical execution and familiar visual narratives, such as scenes from iconic Hong Kong films. More than merely paying homage to the illustrious film industry of Hong Kong, Chan prompts viewers to contemplate how popular culture influences our understanding of urban living and perception of social identity. 

Biography

Peter Chan’s (b. 1985) currently lives and works in Toronto, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) from Sheridan College in 2008. His work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions worldwide including Hong Kong, New York, Montreal, and Toronto. He has also been included in the Art with Heart Collection for Casey House in Toronto, auctioned off at the Art Gallery of Toronto, Canada.

He is also professor and lecturer at OCAD University, Sheridan College, and Seneca College. His work has been featured in numerous publications and newspapers including The Glove and Mail, Ming Pao Daily, Hi-Fructose Magazine, BOOOOOOOM, and Rogers Television Canada.

Curriculum Vitæ

Education

2008 Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA): Sheridan College

Solo Exhibitions

2020 For the Love of Gold, Galerie Youn, Montreal QC
2016 Fata Morgana, Galerie Youn, Montreal QC
2013 Soliloquy, Copro Gallery, Los Angeles CA

Group Exhibitions

2017 Art with Heart Auction for Casey House, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto  
2017 GIFC, The Hole Gallery, New York NY
2017 555 Group Exhibition, Galerie Youn, Montréal QC
2017 Papier 17, Complexe de Gaspé, Montréal QC
2017 The Lonely Crowd, Abend Gallery, Denver CO
2017 Supersonic Invitational 6, Spoke Art Gallery, New York NY
2016 Death and the Maiden 2 (group), Roq La Rue Gallery, Seattle WA
2016 Art Market San Francisco, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco CA
2016 Forecast I, Project Gallery, Toronto ON
2016 Supersonic Invitational 5, Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco CA
2015 Wild about Harryhausen, Merry Karnowsky Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2015 Art Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto ON
2015 Papier 15, Complexe de Gaspé, Montréal QC
2015 Love Art Fair Toronto, Direct Energy Center, Toronto ON
2015 Moleskine IV, Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA
2015 Out of the Deep Freeze - 15 Hot Artists to Watch in 2015, Canadian Fine Arts, Toronto ON
2015 The Artist Project, Better Living Center, Toronto ON
2015 Supersonic Invitational 4, Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco CA
2014 Lueur / Glow, Galerie Youn, Montreal QC
2014 Contemplation  Gallery M Contemporary, Toronto ON
2014 FOUR (4 person), Gallery M Contemporary, Toronto ON
2013 Moleskine III, Spoke Art Gallery, San Francisco CA
2013 Fairytales, Galerie Arludik, Paris, France
2013 20th Anniversary, Copro Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2012 The Illumination, Copro Gallery, Los Angeles CA
2011 ‘LEGEND’ Key to reading Subkaru, Hammond Museum, New York NY

Awards

2015 Artist in Residency, Love Art Fair, Toronto

Publications and Interviews

2015 (April 4) Love Art Fair Feature, Hong Kong Artist at Love Art Fair, Ming Pao Dail
2015 (March 23) Artist in Residence: Peter Chan, Love Art Fair
2015 (March 12) Canada AM, CTV News
2015 (February 21) The top 5 artists to check out at The Artist Project 2015, Blog.TO
2014 (January 19) CITYView Arts Feature, Talentvision
2011 The 18th Annual Spectrum, Overland Park
2010 Pen & Pixel Documentary
2008 (January 8) Daytime, Rogers Television Canada: 

Press (selected)

Hi-Fructose Magazine
Booooooom
Artist in Residence - Love Art Fair
Ming Pao Daily
Filling the Negative Space
Blog.TO
Bell Local