Artist Bio

Though not formally trained, Joy has had a deep love for art since childhood, working mostly wit pencil and charcoal during her school years. Nearly 20 years since her last sketch, Joy starte painting in late 2023, as a creative form of therapy. A cathartic experience, she very quickly discovered a passion for painting that became a near obsession, producing nearly 50 paintings in the first 12 months alone. While technically still a novice, her work has won an award at the 2025 Royal Canberra Show, and several pieces have been sold around the world to Melbourne, Los Angeles and Toronto. Her work is now an indispensable part of her life, and she hopes to continue evolving as an artist for many years to come.

Exhibit: Pronoia

Pronoia (noun): the belief that the world is conspiring to do you good; the positive counterpart to paranoia. This exhibit contains a selection of work from the end of a turbulent period of the artist’s life, embodying the optimism and renewed sense of hope she felt when creating these pieces.

Joy Chan’s Pronoia Exhibition runs from 2 January to 15 January 2026

Opening Night Friday January 2nd 6pm-8pm

🎟️ Free entry - RSVP encouraged: TICKETS. Includes free drinks & nibbles.

More on the artist: https://bluethumb.com.au/joy-chan