Siriwan Chan

Siriwan Chan (Pinklam )
Mixed Thai and Chinese descent, born in 1995, currently residing in Hong Kong.

She graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a degree in Props Production and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Birmingham City University in the UK. She is currently working as an art handler at a commercial gallery. Her interdisciplinary background—including stage design, art restoration, and mural creation—enables her to transform abstract concepts into tangible physical forms.

Her creative work centers around cement as the primary medium, exploring "how sensory experiences shape thinking." Through installations such as Russian blocks and map puzzles, viewers can directly participate in the physical process of "cognitive construction," delving into the formation of thoughts, subconsciousness, and perceptual phenomena. She excels at translating abstract ideas into tangible material forms.

Pinklam explores how to utilize the five senses to build understanding and cognition of the world, which in turn shapes individual thinking and ultimately influences actions and behaviors. This approach aligns with phenomenology in philosophy, emphasizing the importance of sensory experience in shaping our perception of the world, showcasing her unique artistic perspective and depth.

12/2024 Perception Phenomenon: Siriwan Chan Solo Exhibition 2024
11/2021 VTC Design Alumni Joint Exhibition Plumber King and Beyond: The Poetics of Blockages (Mini Showcase) IVE (Morrison Hill)
10/2021 VTC Design Alumni Joint Exhibition Plumber King and Beyond: The Poetics of Blockages D-mart.
6/2019 Hong Kong Design Institute BA(Hons) Fine Art Birmingham City University Graduation Exhibition Sheung Wan Civic Centre
2/2019 Sarah Crowner: Paintings for the Stage Simon Lee Gallery
6/2017 Hong Kong Design Institute Graduation Exhibition Hong Kong Design Institute

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