$16,000.00

An Evolving Portrait of Us

Leo Chan
Salt Spring Island, BC

$16,000.00

An Evolving Portrait of Us

Leo Chan
Salt Spring Island, BC

Size

84" x 48" x 54"

Medium

Flat panel television, computer, digital camera, LED light, easel and wood

I created An Evolving Portrait of Us to reflect the quiet beauty of our shared humanity. As each viewer gazes into the screen, their face slowly merges with those before them—revealing not just individual features, but the collective shape of our being. Set on an easel, the portrait evokes a painting in progress—not with oils, but with camera, computer, and creative code. It asks who is present, who is missing, and what unity looks like. This debut work begins an ongoing exploration of shared identity, expanding across time and place through the cumulative presence of viewers worldwide.

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About the artist

Leo Chan
Salt Spring Island, BC

Leo, an emerging new media artist whose work unfolds at the intersection of technology, AI, and art. Studying Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, he contributed to innovative tools for artists, the Academy Award-winning 3D animation software packages Maya and Houdini before continuing his career at renowned studios, Pixar and Electronic Arts. In 2024, Leo transitioned from the technology development industry to focus exclusively on his artistic practice. His art explores themes of belonging, identity and community, informed by his experiences as a Canadian-born Chinese navigating cultural tensions in a small northern Ontario town and later enriched travels. Leo creates interactive installations that dynamically sense and respond to viewers, inviting an introspective and playful dance between artwork and audience.

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