Artist Biography
26.02.2025

Eric Chan, known professionally as eepmon, is a pioneering digital and generative artist from Canada who seamlessly blends art and code into his creative process. An innovative entrepreneur and STEAM advocate, eepmon has collaborated with cultural institutions and global brands, including Canada Goose, Marvel Entertainment, Peanuts Comics, and Xbox. His work has been showcased in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, making a significant impact on both the art and tech worlds.

eepmon’s innovative projects push boundaries. His CityLights NFT series explores Web3 and blockchain technology, while his INTERSECTIONS paintings transform weather data into vibrant visual narratives. One of his iconic works, Chaos Bloom, resides in the Canada Council Art Bank, and his EEPVERS metaverse invites audiences into his digital worlds. In 2025, eepmon was appointed as Library and Archives Canada’s first creator in residence, where he will bridge digital art with heritage preservation, helping shape the future of national archives and cultural storytelling.

Beyond the studio, eepmon is a global cultural envoy. He represented Canada on minister-led trade missions to Japan (2023) and China (2018), forging partnerships that amplified Canada’s creative industries abroad. His service on the Board of the Canadian Museums Association from 2017 to 2021 further highlights his commitment to advancing the arts sector. In 2024, his digital mural at the Canadian Museum of History for Asian Heritage Month sparked meaningful conversation around the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923, promoting intergenerational unity and healing. Later that year, with support from the Bruce Lee Foundation, he teamed up with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and director Andy Cheng to create a stunning motion graphics piece for the 22nd Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills.

Recognized by the Government of Canada for his international impact, eepmon has earned numerous accolades, including the 2023 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Award and the 2024 Banff Forum ABJ Fellowship. His work not only redefines the digital art landscape but also strengthens Canada’s creative identity on the world stage.

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