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Chanel Cha’s paintings explore the delicate space where childhood innocence meets the first glimmers of awareness. Her hyperreal portraits of children are tender and captivating, holding moments of stillness and wonder that feel both intimate and timeless. Set against soft, atmospheric backgrounds or fields of heightened color, her subjects turn simple gestures into symbols of beauty and vulnerability.

Her work draws viewers into a space where memory and imagination meet. Luminous skin tones, precise details, and subtle shifts of light create a dreamlike quality, while the directness of each gaze suggests an inner life that feels larger than the moment. Every figure seems caught in a pause, balanced between the purity of youth and the quiet approach of change.

With a blend of technical mastery and emotional depth, Chanel Cha’s portraits become intimate reflections on the fleeting nature of human experience. Her work invites a lingering look, offering a gentle meditation on the fragile beauty that shapes our earliest memories.

The Princess Treat  2025
Oil on linen  48″ x 36″
$9,800.00

Jimmies Sprinkles 2024
Oil on linen 48″ x 36″
$9,800.00 

Dorothy 2024
Oil on linen 48″ x 36″
SOLD

Boy in Yellow  2025
Oil on linen  48″ x 36″
SOLD

Elmer Beanie and a Banana 2024
Oil on linen 48″ x 36″
SOLD

Hundreds and Thousands 2024
Oil on linen 48″ x 36″
SOLD

Blooming  2024
Oil on brass  24″ x 20″
SOLD

2655 Granville Street Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
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t: 604.738.1077

Gallery Hours

Monday:        Closed
Tuesday:       11AM to 5PM
Wednesday: 11AM to 5PM
Thursday:     11AM to 5PM
Friday:           11AM to 5PM
Saturday:      11AM to 5PM
Sunday:         12PM to 5PM
Also available by appointment.

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