Draft:Joshua Chiang
Singapore artist, illustrator and musician
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Joshua Chiang is a Singaporean-born artist, illustrator, writer, filmmaker, and musician based in Cambodia. His work spans visual art, comics, film, and music, and has been featured in regional media in Cambodia and Singapore.[1][2]
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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Joshua Chiang (artist) (talk) 10:31, 2 April 2026 (UTC)
Early life and career
Joshua Chiang was born in Singapore. He worked in film, animation, and illustration, contributing to children's animated series including Nanoboy, Zigby, and Robot ARPO.[1] He later co-directed the Singaporean film S11 (2006) with Gilbert Chan.[3] The film was screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival and received mixed critical reviews.[3]
Move to Cambodia
Art and exhibitions
Chiang is known for detailed, narrative-driven illustrations portraying scenes of daily life in Cambodia, which have been described as depicting aspects of Cambodian society and street life.[1][2]
He has developed a body of work referred to as "Pile Up", characterised by densely composed scenes featuring multiple simultaneous actions and figures.[2]
In 2026, he held an exhibition titled Makaras and Motodops, marking ten years of his work in Cambodia.[1][4][5]
Comics and publications
Chiang is the author of several graphic works, including:
- Trackless Paths (2013). ISBN 978-9810747480.
- Ronin Rat and Ninja Cat (2019). ISBN 978-981-18-9549-4.
- The Five-Foot-Way Detective (2024). ISBN 978-981-18-9309-4.
He also illustrated the Chinese picture book series Tales of the Playground, written by Ang Aik Heng.[6]
A review by the Singapore-based SG Cartoon Resource Hub described The Five-Foot-Way Detective as employing a clear-line style associated with Franco-Belgian comics and noted its narrative structure and pacing.[7]
The book appeared multiple times on The Straits Times weekly bestseller lists, including rankings in both fiction and children’s categories in 2024 and 2025.[8][9]
Chiang has also presented work at events such as the Asian Festival of Children's Content.[10]
Music
Chiang is also a singer-songwriter. His debut album, Everything Under the Sun (2022), was described as "charming" in coverage by The Phnom Penh Post.[11]
His music activities have been featured by Yahoo and the Cambodia-based music site LengPleng.[12][13][14]
Discography
- Everything Under the Sun (2022)
- Don’t Count On Me to Save the World (2024)
- Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop (2025)
- All of Things I Know (Side A) (2025)
- The Psykic Elektric Experience (2025)
Philanthropy
Chiang has engaged in charitable activities in Cambodia, including busking performances to raise funds for local organisations such as REACH Siem Reap.[1]
Other work
Chiang’s work has also been featured in Singapore media including Mothership, which highlighted his comic work during the COVID-19 period.[15]
Filmography
- S11 (2006) – co-director