
Rachel Oon
Born: 1992
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Born: 1992
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Narrative-driven, Rachel’s works revolve around themes of childhood such as daydreaming, memories, isolation, reflection and a sense of belonging. Her watercolour style creates a dreamy and quiet atmosphere, like looking through a fog or a hazed memory of a dream. Symbols of comfort such as umbrellas, fluffy clouds and blankets are often woven into her stories, while nostalgic memories are encased within the painting’s inhabitants that hover between the past and present. Her works are bittersweet, child-like and somewhat hopeful.
Rachel is a Singaporean artist who holds a degree in Visual Arts (New Zealand) and a degree in Psychology and Sociology (New York). Rachel has taught painting workshops in Singapore and overseas, ranging from private workshops to large painting demonstrations for hundreds of art enthusiasts. Her work has been shown regularly in solo and group exhibitions at art galleries in New Zealand, and shortlisted for prestigious NZ National art awards. In 2015 and 2017 she was the winner of the City college art award, held by Gallery De Novo in NZ. Her work has been featured in University magazines and she has sold work to art collectors in Israel, China, Belgium, Hong Kong and Germany.
What inspires you?
I am influenced by both Eastern and Western popular culture, as well as my surroundings and personal experience
Describe your creative process.
I usually start with a narrative and a series of images which i experiment and explore with using different art mediums and compositions.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Whimsical, Bittersweet, Hopeful
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Asuka Irie, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Shin Sun Mi, Kent Williams, Shaun Tan, Tomoko Kashiki
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Telling a story
Where do you go for inspiration?
The library, internet, magazines or people watching
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Last updated: January 10, 2022
Education
Dunedin School of Art
New Zealand, 2017
University at Buffalo, New York
United States of America, 2014
Awards
City College Art Award
2017
City College Art Award
2015
Exhibitions
Pameran Poskad
Singapore, 2022
Pameran Poskad
Singapore, 2020
Exclusively Mongrels Limited Extravaganza Art Auction
Singapore, 2018
Warm and Cozy
New Zealand, 2018
Artist Demo Weekend
New Zealand, 2017
Edinburgh Realty Awards
New Zealand, 2017
Student Art Week
New Zealand, 2017
City College Art Show
New Zealand, 2017
SITE
New Zealand, 2017
Affordable Art Fair
New Zealand, 2017
Featured Artist: Rachel Oon
New Zealand, 2017
Off the Rack Exhibition
New Zealand, 2017
The Cleveland National Art Awards
New Zealand, 2017
141th Annual Exhibition
New Zealand, 2017
Anderson Lloyd Spring Exhibition
New Zealand, 2016
Parallel Diversities
New Zealand, 2016
City College Art Show
New Zealand, 2016
Student Art Week
New Zealand, 2016
Hope and Sons Awards
New Zealand, 2016
A$ Anonymous Exhibition
New Zealand, 2016
Rachel Oon: Along the Way
New Zealand, 2016
Dowling Street Studio
New Zealand, 2015
First Year Exhibition
New Zealand, 2015
City College Art Show
New Zealand, 2015
Studio Miu Art Gallery
Singapore, 2013