Kean Onn See
Kean Onn See is an artist dedicated to the time-consuming practice of painting on
carved woodblocks. Heavily inspired by Australian artist, Cressida Campbell and
Japanese woodblock prints his work exhibits meticulous attention to detail and
uplifting compositions of domestic scenes.
He is an artist who appreciates life’s minutiae - paint brushes and spray bottles, the
form of a rice cooker and the fall afternoon light through the shutters, something he
has adopted from the ethos of the Japanese artists he admires and Campbell.
Steadily garnering significant recognition for his fine work, Kean Onn is consistently
celebrated by critics and collectors alike. In 2024, he was honored as a finalist in
some of the country's most esteemed art competitions, including the Archibald
Prize, the Blake Prize, the Mosman Art Prize, and the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award. In
2023, he earned finalist recognition in the Sulman Prize, the Mosman Art Prize, the
KAAF Art Prize, and the National Emerging Artist Prizes.
Primarily self-taught, Kean Onn started painting as a hobby in his early 30s and
pursued this interest while working full-time.
Kean Onn See was born in Malaysia and now lives and works in Sydney, the land of
the Gadigal.
Events + Fairs
2024 Singapore Affordable Art Fair
2024 Sydney Affordable Art Fair
2025 Singapore Affordable Art Fair
Commissions
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ORCHID STUDIES
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Location
Sydney Affordable Art Fair
Singapore Affordable Art Fair
Dates
6 - 9 November 2025
13 - 16 November 2025
SARAH BIRTLES Art + Advice is thrilled to present new works from KEAN ONN SEE for our stand for Sydney and Singapore Affordable Art Fairs.
Following back-to-back sell-outs at the 2024 Sydney and Singapore fairs, this highly sought-after artist returns with two fresh collections. We know this will be welcome news for all our patient collectors and keen admirers who have been anticipating this moment.
If you would like the opportunity to purchase we recommend registering your interest now to avoid disappointment.
Register your interest on the button below or contact Sarah directly on:
info@sarahbirtles.com.au
+61 430 449 050
Kean Onn See Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)
Kean Onn See Vanda Miss Joaquim (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim)
Kean Onn See Penang Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum barbatum) 2025
Kean Onn See Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)
Kean Onn See Dance of the Warriors (Predator Orchid and Utagawa Kuniyoshi)
Kean Onn See Lady Meets the Slipper (Slipper Orchid and Torii Kotondo)
Kean Onn See Bathing on the Rocks (Rock Orchid and Shiro Kasamatsu)
Kean Onn See Monkeys and Kabuki (Monkey
Kean Onn See Gazing at the Butterfly (Butterfly Orchid and Shinsui Itō)
Kean Onn See Sky Well
Kean Onn See Crimson Screen
Kean Onn See Nouveau Window
Kean Onn See Thonet & Friends
Kean Onn See King Uno's Yellow Sofa
Kean Onn See Lounging with Le Corbusier
Kean Onn See Noren and the Winter Light
Kean Onn See Reminiscence
Kean Onn See Chair from the Salvos
Kean Onn See Penang Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum barbatum) 2025
Kean Onn See Vanda Miss Joaquim (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim)
Kean Onn See Dance of the Warriors (Predator Orchid and Utagawa Kuniyoshi)
Kean Onn See Lady Meets the Slipper (Slipper Orchid and Torii Kotondo)
Kean Onn See Bathing on the Rocks (Rock Orchid and Shiro Kasamatsu)
Kean Onn See Monkeys and Kabuki (Monkey
Kean Onn See Gazing at the Butterfly (Butterfly Orchid and Shinsui Itō)
Kean Onn See Sky Well
Kean Onn See Crimson Screen
Kean Onn See Nouveau Window
Kean Onn See Thonet & Friends
Kean Onn See King Uno's Yellow Sofa
Kean Onn See Lounging with Le Corbusier
Kean Onn See Chair from the Salvos
Kean Onn See Reminiscence
Kean Onn See Noren and the Winter Light