Born in Panama in 1905, Luis Chan moved to Hong Kong in 1910. In 1927, he learned western painting techniques through a correspondence course from the Press Art School in London. He became a member of the Hong Kong Art Club in 1934, and held his first solo exhibition in Gloucester Hotel the next year. He is also widely recognized as a pioneer of modern art in Hong Kong and a representative figure of China's first generation of modern artists. In 1953, Chan set up his own studio and began offering classes. In 1960, he founded the Chinese Contemporary Artists’ Guild. Chan’s earlier works were mostly realistic watercolor landscapes, which earned him a reputation as the “King of Watercolour”. He started to explore different western painting techniques in the 1950s and his style took a turn towards abstract configurations and a rich palette that conveyed a sense of childhood fantasy. Chan's legacy remains enshrined in his ability to seamlessly fuse his artistic prowess with profound exploration. Just as he navigated different artistic landscapes, his work continues to resonate with audiences, inviting them to traverse the realms of emotion and imagination. As the chapters of his life unfolded, Luis Chan's indelible contributions found a home within the collection of the M+ Museum and the Power Station of Art.