3812 Gallery is pleased to present “Love Language: Joanne Chan Solo Exhibition", the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition with 3812. Featuring a body of new works created in 2024, the exhibition endeavors to capture Chan’s delicate sensibilities and profound regard for individual and communal sentiments through her predominantly vibrant and expressive brushstrokes. “Love Language” will be on view at our Hong Kong gallery from 5 to 31 December 2024.

Art is a universal medium that articulates emotions and transcends the constraints of spoken words, enabling audiences to immerse themselves in love and expression. For Chan, each work is a heartfelt disclosure of her personal story and intense feelings – a love language that narrates the intricacies of human experience, encompassing both suffering and joy. In her latest works, vibrant hues cascade across the canvas, marking a departure from her previous works, symbolising her evolution from introspective explorations to a compassionate embrace of collective remembrance.

"From self-love to universal love, cultivating unconditional love requires accepting ourselves and others as we are, without judgement or expectation. Joanne's art serves as a universal language that transcends barriers and provokes unconditional love. Love is the seed in our hearts; when nurtured through self-love and care, it blossoms into something beautiful that radiates warmth, inspiring both unexpected admiration and unconditional love. Her artistic practice embodies a perspective of seeing through the eyes of a lover, turning perceived challenges into opportunities for deeper understanding. This shift in perspective reflects her commitment to viewing life through a lens of gratitude and compassion, recognising that every interaction contributes to our collective human experience.”

— Agnes Wu, Curator & Gallery Manager

Throughout Chan’s artistic journey, she confronts her emotions head-on, untangling tumultuous thoughts and weaving them together through brushstrokes, texture variations, and harmonious color palettes on canvas. By inviting viewers into her distinctive aesthetic realm, Chan guides them through the landscapes she portrays, leading them on an emotional odyssey that offers fresh insights into the complexities of identity.

Joanne Chan (b. 1992, Hong Kong) graduated in 2015 from the Chelsea College of Arts at the University of the Arts London, where she majored in Fine Arts. Chan’s works have been exhibited in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, and the UK, establishing her as a prominent emerging artist in Hong Kong with significant acclaim in both local and international art scenes.