Bio
Hello! Thanks for visiting. I am Eli Kan, an artist and illustrator based in New York.
I aim to create art that inspires wonder, and highlights the stories of people who are underrepresented.
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In my free time, I love reading, boxing, and playing D&D.
Education
2021-2025
New York University
2019-2020
Victoria Junior College
Work Experience
Mar-Jul 2021
Art Speaks Studio
Conducted art classes for children aged 4-12 across various mediums
Creating sample art assets for students to refer to
Mar-Jun 2021
GoGives
Explained and sold crocheted products to customers
Did product photography and styling for social media promotion
Awards
2021
Josh Goldfaden Award, New York University
Awarded to students for their outstanding contributions to building a community of readers and writers at NYU. These are students who have made a significant, noticeable impact on the learning and writing development of other students.
2020
Edusave Merit Bursary, Ministry of Education
Awarded to students who are the top 25% in level and course.
2020
Ong Teong Pin Gold Award for Art and Design, Victoria Junior College
Awarded to the top student in A-level Art who will be pursuing visual arts, design or media at an institute of higher learning.
2019-2020
Humanities Scholarship and Programme, Ministry of Education
A scholarship programme that aims to develop the humanities scholars into values-driven thought leaders at the local, regional and global levels.
2019
JC1 Subject Prizes, H2 Art, Victoria Junior College
Awarded to the top student in A-level Art
Publications
2020
The Yen Magazine, "Together"