Artist Statement
Faye Chan is an accomplished, award winning fine artist and illustrator celebrated for her bold, colourful abstract expressionism. Her work captivates with dynamic strokes and vibrant compositions, bridging movement and stillness to evoke peace and emotional connection.
Drawing inspiration from her personal journey, including motherhood and self-discovery, Faye infuses her art with stories of resilience and transformation. Collections such as Journeys and Soar High highlight her ability to create art that resonates universally, inviting viewers to explore introspection and serenity.
With an expanding portfolio showcased internationally, Faye's art continues to enrich spaces and foster meaningful dialogue.
Key Awards & Collaborations
- Excellence Award - Guangzhou Contemporary Oil Exhibition, 2023.
- Winner - Hiiibrand Most Popular Published Children’s Book Award, 2021.
- Winner - 1st "Next Writer" Hong Kong Emerging Writer Publishing Subsidy Program, 2020
- Finalist at multiple international illustration competitions, including the 6th and 8th National Illustration Bienniale (2018, 2020).
- Collaborated with Huawei, Warner Bros., Bloomberg Businessweek
See my CV for full list of awards and collaborations.
Selected Exhibitions
- Extensive exhibition history including solo exhibitions such as "Journeys" at the Youth Cultural Palace, Guangzhou (2024) and "Illusions" at the Fringe Club, Hong Kong (2017).
- Group exhibitions in major art hubssuch as London, Beijing, Tokyo, and Los Angeles, showcasing a global reach and presence in renowned venues such as the China International Exhibition Center and Chelsea Old Town Hall, London.
See my CV for full list of exhibitons.
Published Work & Media Features
- Featured in respected art and illustration publications, including 3x3 Magazine, Asian Illustration Yearbook, and Art Hong Kong Magazine.
- Work highlighted in publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and Weekend Pictorial Magazine.
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Memberships
- International Association of Women Artists,
- Association of Illustrators AOI (UK)
- Guangzhou Youth Artists Association,
- Shenzhen Illustrators Association
- Hong Kong Sketch Association
Teaching & Community Impact
- Roles: Professional museum tour guide (British Museum, National Gallery, London) , art course instructor
- Community Impact: Teaching and fostering art appreciation
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Published Children's books
- Authored and illustrated picture book “Mollie in the Museum” (Commercial Press Hong Kong, 2021)
- Illustrated “Space School” series of 4 books (Shenzhen Publishing House 2024-2025).
Art Books
- Faye chan & Chen Keng "Soar High" Exhibition book (CUHK, 2019)
- Faye Chan Ho Fei Art Book (HK Arts Development Council, 2016)
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"SPACE SCHOOL" Series Book Launch
