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Author: Ken Ming Tan

Tan Ken Ming (b. 1998) is a Malaysian visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur recognised for his vibrant, imaginative works that blend realism with fantasy. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and inattentiveness in early childhood, Ken Ming received early therapeutic support that helped him develop essential communication and social skills. Art became both his expressive language and a defining pathway in shaping his creative identity. From a young age, Ken Ming demonstrated a natural passion for drawing. With continuous family support, he pursued formal art training after completing his IGCSE education and has since refined his techniques through years of guided practice and independent exploration. Deeply inspired by animals, nature, mythology, anime, and fantasy, Ken Ming’s artworks often merge the real with the imagined. His compositions are characterised by vivid colour palettes, intricate details, and symbolic storytelling, reflecting a distinctive worldview shaped by curiosity, sensitivity, and imagination.
Ken Ming Tan June 25, 2023

Venerable Species in The Wild – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: As the sun began to rise over the African savannah, a mother hippo and her baby emerged from their underwater den and made their…

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Ken Ming Tan June 15, 2023

Panda in the Bamboo Grove – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: Watching a panda eating bamboo is not only a glimpse of its unique diet but also a chance to marvel at the natural beauty…

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Ken Ming Tan May 9, 2023

Springtime – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: Birds in spring, cheery in nature. Flowers bloom. Oh, what a delight! This artwork reflects the beauty of spring in its full grandeur. MATERIALS…

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Ken Ming Tan April 14, 2023

Wings to Fly – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: The thought of flying in the sky like a beautiful butterfly is something that we all dream of. Being able to do so, is…

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Ken Ming Tan April 6, 2023

Wacky, The Macaw

DESCRIPTION: This artwork was inspired by a macaw that I saw at a pet shop. I was so tempted to buy and keep it as…

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Ken Ming Tan April 2, 2023

Swans On A Rainy Day – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: A pair of swans swimming on a rainy day is a unique sight to behold. Not many people have the opportunity to see this…

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Ken Ming Tan February 9, 2023

Blue Bird Of The Woods – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: Flitting between the trees with its majestic wings, a chirp that resounds within the heart of the forest. This is a piece of work…

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Ken Ming Tan December 8, 2022

Rabbits – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: Rabbits? Ok, so long as they don’t come eating my prized carrots! As 2023 marks the Year of the Rabbit, this piece represents my…

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Ken Ming Tan December 8, 2022

The Tortoise and the Hare

DESCRIPTION: A fable-inspired piece that got me up and running. A slow-footed tortoise challenges an over-confident hare to a race in which the tortoise wins…

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Ken Ming Tan December 8, 2022

The Red Giraffe – SOLD

DESCRIPTION: In the hot, steamy grasslands of Africa, there supposedly lives a red-colored giraffe. This animal is so rare, that the only documents of its…

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