Les Chan - Textile Artist

Les has been creating fibre/needlework art for over 30 years.  As a teenager Les was diagnosed with a brain tumour which rendered him a hemiplegic.  It is astonishing the detail that goes into his work given it is created using only one hand.  Each piece is first drawn on fabric canvas and then meticulously hand stitched.

Les’ inspiration for his artwork comes from architecture, landscapes, flowers and life in general.

Les is most well known for his Tea Series which included such delightful puns as Strip Teas, E-Tea, High Tea, I’m a Little TeaCup and Royal Tea. Much of Les work is centred around the humorous aspects of daily living.

Les has showed his work many times at The Bay Centre formerly known as the Eaton Centre where he had a sold out show.  He has also shown at The Moss Street Paint-In, The Sooke Art Show, Martin Bachelor Studio and The Old School House in Qualicum.

Les frequently appears in local media such as Vicki Gaberau Boulevard Magazine; Chek TV and A-Channel.

In addition Les supports many local causes and associations by donating his works.  These include Victoria AM, Breast Cancer and the Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB).