Esther Chan (b. ’94) is a contemporary figurative painter currently based in Hong Kong. She specializes in oil painting on canvas, leveraging traditional techniques in contemporary interpretations of subjects and concepts. She is best recognized for her depictions of figures engaged in various performative arts, such as aerial arts.

 

Esther primarily explores the dynamics of introversion within the context of an increasingly connected society. Her work reacts against the prevalent focus on external presentation, searching for truths that emerge from solitude and reflection. She engages in a dialogue about identity, questioning who we become in the presence of no audience - where we can fully embrace our intuitions and inner worlds. Through her exploration of performance and vulnerability, Esther Chan continues to offer profound insights into the complexities of selfhood in the modern day.