Lazarus Chan

new media artist

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

Lazarus Chan is a new media artist currently based in Hong Kong. His work explores different artistic experiences, with subjects revolving around life and death, space, consciousness and time. Chan specialises in multifaceted mediums, such as soundscapes, electronics installations, algorithmic art, data visualisation and generative art. He received his Master of Arts (MA) in Visual Arts from the Hong Kong Baptist University, his Bachelor of Arts and Science in New Media from the City University of Hong Kong and his Higher Diploma from the Hong Kong Art School. From 2021, Lazarus was reported and interviewed by various media, including RTHK, Marie Claire Hong Kong Edition and Sing Tao Daily etc. He also received invitations from several art institutions for art sharings, commissions and exhibitions, including Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts, Hong Kong Art Development Council, Hong Kong Trade Development Council - DesignInspire, Hong Kong Art Center, Hong Kong Art Museum and Hong Kong Art Festival.

Experience

  • Lecturer at PolyU CPCE
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Visiting Lecturer at SPEED, SSHD, CPCE, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs

    SHDS4697 Screen-Based Media Design, designed and presented 13 lectures at undergraduate bachelor's degree level; Multi-media arts, narrative structures, audio-visual creation, contemporary media art practices and creative coding/applications (TouchDesigner & Wekinator) for 23 students; wrote & graded exams. SHDH2368 Motion Media, designed and presented 13 lectures at associate degree level; Multimedia trends, math for visuals, simulations, and creative coding/applications (TouchDesigner & PlayCanvas) for 17 students; wrote & graded exams. SHDH1040 Multimedia Fundamental, designed and presented 6 lectures at associate degree level; Motion graphic and creative coding (P5JS & Processing) for 32 students; wrote & graded assignments.

  • Workshop Instructor at City University of Hong Kong
    Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Designed and presented workshops at the secondary school level, including creative coding (Processing), electronic (Arduino) and digital drawing for 20 schools(20-40 students per school) each year.

  • Research Assistant at Hong Kong Baptist University
    Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 · 4 mos

    Dr. Angelo Lo Conte, Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University - create a virtual gallery for classes: VART1306 Art and Its Histories II and VART3427 Studio: Ceramics, (CHTL TDG-1/2122/01) funded by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong.

  • Visiting Lecturer at SSHD, CPCE, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 · 5 mos

    SHDH2368 Motion Media, designed and presented 13 lectures at associate degree level; Multimedia trends, math for visuals, simulations, and creative coding (P5JS & Processing) for 13 students; wrote & graded exams.