Painting on carved woodblock

Kean Onn see

landscape . still life . interior . portraiture

Kean Onn See creates paintings on carved woodblocks. He begins his painting on paper. The image is then transferred and carved on plywood before it is painted. It is a laborious creative process.

And he loves it.

Kean Onn's practice explores how people, objects, and spaces hold memory and meaning. His portraits focus on presence and dignity, often depicting the individuals with objects of significants to reveal the stories of his sitters.

In his still life and interior works, spaces are merticuloursly composed with carefully chosen objects reflect a chosen themes of home, culture, and identity.

Drawing on his Malaysian upbringing and life in Australia, his work brings together layered cultural influences through quiet, contemplative compositions.

Partnered with Sarah Britles Art + Advicve , Kean Onn See lives and works in Sydney, Australia.