Kwan Wai Chan is a ceramic artist based in Hong Kong. Before turning her focus solely towards ceramics, Kwan Wai completed a BA degree in Fashion Knitwear at Central Saint Martins, London in 2014. The degree landed her a role as Fashion Designer at the Couture House - Christian Dior in Paris, shortly after she graduated. Kwan Wai started developing her personal practice with clay following her return from Europe in 2017, and has since started her ceramic studio as a personal project to underline the complex she has towards her body while questioning conventional standards of beauty. Her work has been exhibited in Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Paris.
Femininity and intimacy have been the main subjects of Kwan Wai’s work. Her first ceramic collection, "Femme", was an exploration of form and function, celebrating the female body and pushing forward the idea of flawed beauty and acceptance. Kwan Wai’s work is created to offer a moment of calm and clarity. Her ceramics encourages the act of slowing down, the appreciation of being present and evokes a sense of healing, soothing the restless mind, and clarifying your emotions. The work also embodies Zen principles and Buddha philosophy, leading you into a meditative space akin to a journey of self-cultivation, fostering deep healing and introspection.