Phoenix Chan, “Nice to Meet You II”
Haven Gallery is pleased to present Phoenix Chan for her third solo show at the gallery entitled “Nice to Meet You II”. “Nice to Meet You II” continues to explore the artist’s ongoing study of painting feline characters in traditional garb, inspired by cultures from around the world. Chan’s paintings are meticulously rendered with colored pencil and gouache, utilizing engaging palettes and soft finishes, creating welcoming and warm portraits one may find in an old family album. Rich with personality, her feline sitters continue to find animal companions joining them as they pose, dance and drink tea, all the while, taking on human personas, while maintaining their cat like expressions. A reminder perhaps of the furry friends who accompany us throughout our lives, and their presence in our own identities and memories.ABOUT THE ARTIST
Phoenix Chan is an artist and illustrator who was born in Hong Kong and is now currently living and working in New York. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institution of Technology (FIT), earning her BFA honours degree in Illustration. She has since gone on to work for a long list of commercial clients and has exhibited her work in numerous galleries.
