Soliloquy: Time Lapse Painting of Intoxicated by Peter Chan

Here is a time lapse video of one of the many paintings 'Intoxicated' for my upcoming show 'Soliloquy' at Copro Gallery on June 22nd, 2013.

Intoxicated

30'' x 42''

Oils on Canvas

Soliloquy:

Am I who I thought I'd be?

Top 40 blares out the radio unheard, you're stuck in traffic on the 405 but it doesn't matter. Luke-warm water pelts your face, suds wash out of your eyes. It stings a bit. Earbuds dangle as you breathe in overgrown grass on your morning jog. Everything tunes out like TV static and you think. You're experiencing a freeze frame moment, an involuntary clarity of thought.

This happens for me when I'm alone in the studio. The clock tells me it's midnight again. My work is spread out around me as if I were playing a giant hand of poker against myself, the painted cabbages their own suit of cards. My mind ticks along with slower beats from the Beach Boys, a new addition to the playlist rotation. I loosely bleed cobalt violet onto my painting with a pallet knife -- I've never done this before. Time stops. A wave of realization hits me. The toxic emotions I began my painting with are gone, replaced with the excitement of the ending chapter. I open the window to air out the oily fumes.

We've all experienced broken fragments of time where we reach inside ourselves and find a little cabbage -- perhaps two, or even three sometimes. They're incredibly dense, filled with dark matter found between the stars, seemingly insurmountable. As long as we take it layer by layer, we can handle it. Before time resumes, we're patched to v2.0.

LOOPS Opening Night Documentation 2012

The video documentation of 'LOOPS' from my September show is finally here!

Old friends, new friends, family and friends of family, your words of kindness touched me. It didn't matter if it was in person, text, or somewhere up in cyberspace--I felt like we're all in this slightly wild adventure together. For those who couldn't come out to the show that's ok, I hate you. Kidding! Your good vibes and presence in spirit definitely reached me too.

Everyone! Your support will be remembered and the good words will stay with me as I begin my new artistic journey to who knows where (perhaps, space if you paid attention). I will remember the great friendships, bonds and bottles shared in Toronto, a place I call home.

Damask Gallery & I would sincerely like to thank everyone, because without you, where would we be?

Thank you Davy Bisaro and Damask Gallery for providing the great cozy location for the show!
Thank you to Blog.To for the Radar feature in their events.
And also, a thank you to everyone who have shared, tweeted, instagram-ed, or posted about the show on your blogs or social networks.

As I near the end of this chapter of my life, this show has given me the inspiration and strength to truly go for my dreams. Now new doors have opened for me, as I begin to start a new exciting journey for my next solo show in Los Angeles. Once again, I want to thank everyone for being a part of this, I hope we will cross paths again soon!

To see all the paintings and drawings from the exhibition, please visit: facebook.com/peterchanart

Special thanks to Ramon Cespedes for putting together this documentation, please 'like' his page if you enjoyed his work:
facebook.com/rc2films

-Chanp

'LOOPS' Solo Exhibition opening tonight!!

In just a few more hours, my show 'LOOPS' will be opening at the Damask Gallery, on the 3rd floor of the Dundas West Arts Building in Toronto.

Its been a busy few weeks for me leading towards the show. Tonight, there will be drinks, there will be music, and there will be art. Come out to the show if you got a little time in Toronto. It will be a special night. :)

Here is the last promo e-flyer I am posting, reminding you of all the info you'll need - time and location!

I look forward to seeing everyone there, old friends, family, and new faces!

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LOOPS: A Solo Show by Peter Chan
www.peterchanart.com

Opening reception:
Thursday September 13, 2012 / 7 - 11pm

Sometimes we get stuck. We deal with our everyday little things and our big things. Time begins to blur. Without us realizing, our lives have become an incoherent mishmash, a never ending cycle. Momentarily, people are able to break free and take gulps of fresh air in a cathartic moment but quickly plunge back, still living the same repetitious patterns.

This body of work represent memories of living in perpetual roller coaster 'loops' and fantasies of escapism. I want to show how malleable our nostalgia can be, changing what we remember to make us feel how we’re living today is OK. It’s not. In the end we’re just moving backwards and sometimes we get stuck.

- peterchan

Damask Salon And Gallery
2466 Dundas Street West, 3rd floor
Toronto ON,
Canada

-Chanp

Unforgettable ephemeral moments...

Ever experienced an unforgettable ephemeral moment?
On a walk to the park, seeing the landing of a dragonfly right in front of our eyes..

Appreciating it's beauty, intricacy, and fragility, we seek a second look. On this second take, it's already gone.

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The show is fast approaching.
Only about a week til then, it will be just like a dragonfly. Landing for that short moment.

#personalwednesday

-Chanp