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Artist Name

Rachel Oon

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.

 



Rachel Oon In The Studio

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More About Rachel Oon

Question IconWhat inspires you?

I am influenced by both Eastern and Western popular culture, as well as my surroundings and personal experience

Question IconDescribe 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.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Whimsical, Bittersweet, Hopeful

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Asuka Irie, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Shin Sun Mi, Kent Williams, Shaun Tan, Tomoko Kashiki

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

Telling a story

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

The library, internet, magazines or people watching


Collections Featuring Rachel Oon

3 Collections

Artworks to Welcome the Year of the Tiger in 2022

Artworks to Welcome the Year of the Tiger in 2022

25 Artists, 37 Products

Last updated: January 10, 2022

Whimsical Watercolours

Whimsical Watercolours

7 Artists, 10 Products

Last updated: November 30, 2020

Art/Design Gifts for Foodies 2021

Art/Design Gifts for Foodies 2021

14 Artists, 15 Products

Last updated: November 29, 2020


Credentials

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