N20220309 Painting

Vi Fong Chan was born in Vietnam, raised in Hong Kong and studied in Canada, the artist currently resides and works in Reading, United Kingdom. With over a decade of experience as a graphic designer and illustrator, his primary focus has been on children's book illustration. His artistic practice bridges the realms of illustration, graphic design, and painting, with a particular appreciation for the aesthetics of typography. Having lived in diverse cities and countries, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Montreal, Berlin and now Reading, he has experienced significant cultural shifts. These experiences have profoundly influenced his work, helping him find balance amid the cultural contrasts. His art constructs imagery inspired by his personal experiences in these cities. The artist is deeply interested in storytelling, believing that every city he has lived in is filled with unique stories of its inhabitants. He translates these stories into visual imagery in his work. He has a particular fondness for symbols, whether concrete or metaphorical, which serve as sources of communication and self-dialogue. He enjoys exploring the relationships between different times and spaces, dissecting and reassembling them to create impactful narrative effects through irrational time-space structures.