David Chan is better known for his eccentric portrayal of animals rendered in vivid hues set against a monochromatic background. One senses an unnerving undertone; a cautionary tale that subtly disguises itself under this welcoming comical façade of the artworks.

Chan is particularly interested in science and animals in relation to man's beliefs, moral actions and social behavior towards issues such as genetics and evolution. Visions of how genetic modification have affected contemporary life are expressed in Chan's artificially hued animals and their adoptions of human like characteristics.
Considered one of Singapore's most promising artists, Chan graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a BA (Hons, 1st Class) in Fine Arts and has held two very successful solo shows titled A Day in Genetic Wonderland in 2004 and A Divine Comedy in 2005; held in Singapore.

Chan is the first artist to kick off the second edition of the BMW Young Asian Artists Series (BMW YAAS), where he will be working at the STPI until February 29 to produce a set of prints on the subject matter of humming birds. The BMW YAAS was conceived between BMW Asia and STPI in 2005 and aims to provide a platform for artistic exploration to young Asian artists who have shown considerable promise in their early careers. The focus of the second edition is on artists based in Singapore, which includes artist Donna Ong who will be at the STPI between 10-20 March. The exhibition will take place in 2009.