Soon Lai Wai Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Soon Lai Wai Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 23, 2025
SOON LAI WAI : Purple Earth, 2021
Est: RM10,000 - RM15,000
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Oct. 01, 2023
Soon Lai Wai (b. 1970) Resonance 13, 2015
Est: RM600 - RM1,000
Executed on paper, Resonance 13 is a mesmerising painting composed of rich, overlapping brushstrokes of blue, green, and purple. Soon Lai Wai's paintings are comprised of his study of Chinese ink brushstrokes conflated with the application of oil and acrylic techniques. His paintings reflect his deep interest in the local landscape. The paintings of Soon Lai Wai are inspired by the tropical plants found in the Malaysian landscape. Soon Lai Wai graduated from the Saito Academy of Design. His solo exhibitions include Born Out Of Mud, E&O Hotel's Art Colonnade (2020), A Joyful Moment 2, Momentous Art Gallery, Singapore (2008), A Joyful Moment, Alpha Utara Gallery, Penang (2007). His works are also in private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, and Japan.
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Oct. 01, 2023
Soon Lai Wai (b. 1970) Brilliance Lotus 3, 2006
Est: RM4,500 - RM8,000
The lotus flower has been explored by the artist through combinations of color. A symbol of beauty connected to purity, the lotus blooms emerge quietly from the sunlit gardens, forming a captivating effect. Bold, freeing brushstrokes were interweaved to add interest and texture, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the painting. The paintings of Soon Lai Wai are inspired by the tropical plants found in the Malaysian landscape. Soon Lai Wai graduated from the Saito Academy of Design. His solo exhibitions include Born Out of Mud, E&O Hotel's Art Colonnade (2020), A Joyful Moment 2, Momentous Art Gallery, Singapore (2008), A Joyful Moment, Alpha Utara Gallery, Penang (2007). His works are also in private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, and Japan.
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Jun. 25, 2023
Soon Lai Wai (b. 1970) Moonlight Sonata 7, 2014
Est: RM4,500 - RM8,000
The lotus is known to be a symbol of purity and strength, emerging from the depths of deep murky waters. A play of colour and light, the artist employs a harmonious color palette consisting of purple, blue and green hues, bursting with movement and expression. The flowers seem to move closer to the moonlight, enhanced with dabs of colour that evolves into a luminous composition. The paintings of Soon Lai Wai are inspired by the tropical plants found in the Malaysian landscape. Soon Lai Wai graduated from the Saito Academy of Design. His solo exhibitions include Born Out of Mud, E&O Hotel's Art Colonnade (2020), A Joyful Moment 2, Momentous Art Gallery, Singapore (2008), A Joyful Moment, Alpha Utara Gallery, Penang (2007). His works are also in private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, and Japan.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Soon Lai Wai (b. Penang, 1970) Untitled, 2015
Est: RM500 - RM1,500
Soon Lai Wai (b. Penang, 1970) Untitled, 2015
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Nov. 27, 2022
SOON LAI WAI : Resonance 6, 2015
Est: RM2,000 - RM5,000
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Nov. 27, 2022
SOON LAI WAI : Purple Earth, 2021
Est: RM14,000 - RM25,000
Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics.
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Feb. 20, 2022
SOON LAI WAI : Abstract, 2002
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Jun. 27, 2021
SOON LAI WAI : Resonance 3, 2015
Est: RM2,000 - RM5,000
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Mar. 28, 2021
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Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Mar. 21, 2021
Soon Lai Wai (b. Penang, 1970) Lotus Series 44-04, 2004
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,800
The paintings of Soon Lai Wai are inspired by the tropical plants found in the Malaysian landscape. He is well known for painting lotus and mountains. Soon Lai Wai graduated from the Saito Academy of Design. His solo exhibitions include Born Out of Mud, E&O Hotel’s Art Colonnade (2020), A Joyful Moment 2, Momentous Art Gallery, Singapore (2008), A Joyful Moment, Alpha Utara Gallery, Penang (2007). His works are also in private and corporate collections in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, and Japan.
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Nov. 24, 2019
SOON LAI WAI : Abstract, 2009
Est: RM8,000 - RM15,000
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Sep. 29, 2019
SOON LAI WAI : The Moments 12, 2015
Est: RM800 - RM1,500
"Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early ´90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna."
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Sep. 23, 2018
SOON LAI WAI: Resonance 6, 2015
Est: RM500 - RM1,200
Born in Penang, Soon Lai Wai initially moved to Kuala Lumpur in the early Ô90s to pursue a career in advertising, as a graphic designer. Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics. A lover of nature, many of his paintings are inspired by the vibrant colours he sees in the lush Malaysian landscape, with its tropical flora and fauna.
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Apr. 15, 2018
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, Malaysia, 1970) The Moments Series 13, 2015
Est: RM1,000 - RM2,000
Soon Lai Wai , The Moments Series 13, 2015 Acrylic on paper 29.5 x 42 cm
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Oct. 15, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, Malaysia, 1970) The Moments 12, 2015
Est: RM600 - RM900
Soon Lai Wai The Moments 12, 2015 Acrylic on paper 29.5 x 42 cm
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Oct. 15, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, Malaysia, 1970) Resonance 13, 2015
Est: RM600 - RM900
Soon Lai Wai Resonance 13, 2015 Acrylic on paper 30 x 45.5 cm
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May. 14, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, 1970) The Journey - Life Cycle 31, 2010
Est: RM1,200 - RM2,500
Soon Lai Wai The Journey - Life Cycle 31, 2010 Mixed media on canvas 122 x 91
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May. 14, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, 1970) Moments Series 10, 2015
Est: RM400 - RM800
Soon Lai Wai Moments Series 10, 2015 Acrylic on paper 42 x 29.5 cm
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Mar. 12, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, 1970) Resonance Series, 2015
Est: RM400 - RM800
Soon Lai Wai Resonance Series, 2015 Acrylic on paper 30 x 45.5 cm
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Mar. 12, 2017
Soon Lai Wai (B. Penang, 1970) You Make My Day 6, 2014
Est: RM1,000 - RM3,500
Soon Lai Wai You Make My Day 6, 2014 Mixed media on canvas 76 x 76 cm
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Jan. 15, 2017
SOON LAI WAI Resonance 4 & 5, 2015 Acrylic on paper
Est: RM1,200 - RM3,000
SOON LAI WAI Resonance 4 & 5, 2015 Acrylic on paper 29.5 x 42 cm x 2 pieces
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Oct. 23, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Resonance 1, 2015
Est: RM1,200 - RM3,000
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Resonance 1, 2015 Signed and dated “Lai Wai 2015” on lower right Acrylic on paper 30 x 45.5 cm
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Sep. 04, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Lotus Series, 1999 Acrylic on canvas
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,500
Art, in its simplest form, is an expression of beauty and for Soon Lai Wai, the lotus flower is the epitome of beauty. Coincidentally, his reworking of the classic flower was the reason he gained recognition at beginning of his career. With liberated strokes, he manages to create a equatorial and prolific mood to it, the broad leaves curving here and there with complete abandon. “I rotate my canvas to allow the liquid paint to flow slowly and to settle into shapes of ponds, flowers or leaves,” explains the artist. He also expresses his fantasies and romanticism with striking and confident reds and greens. The unrestrained and enthusiastic way with which he applies brushstrokes onto canvas make the pure, demure flowers even more filled with life, standing out from the murkiness of muddy waters that they are surrounded by. Soon Lai Wai was born in Penang in 1970. After attending the Saito Academy of Design, he began working as an artist for an overseas advertising company for five years before making the decision to become a full time artist. Until this day, his artworks are being collected by collectors from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and some of them are displayed in Hotel Ascott, Kuala Lumpur.
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Sep. 04, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Lotus Series, 1999 Acrylic on canvas
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,500
Art, in its simplest form, is an expression of beauty and for Soon Lai Wai, the lotus flower is the epitome of beauty. Coincidentally, his reworking of the classic flower was the reason he gained recognition at beginning of his career. With liberated strokes, he manages to create a equatorial and prolific mood to it, the broad leaves curving here and there with complete abandon. “I rotate my canvas to allow the liquid paint to flow slowly and to settle into shapes of ponds, flowers or leaves,” explains the artist. He also expresses his fantasies and romanticism with striking and confident reds and greens. The unrestrained and enthusiastic way with which he applies brushstrokes onto canvas make the pure, demure flowers even more filled with life, standing out from the murkiness of muddy waters that they are surrounded by. Soon Lai Wai was born in Penang in 1970. After attending the Saito Academy of Design, he began working as an artist for an overseas advertising company for five years before making the decision to become a full time artist. Until this day, his artworks are being collected by collectors from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and some of them are displayed in Hotel Ascott, Kuala Lumpur.
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Sep. 04, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Lotus Series, 1999 Acrylic on canvas
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,500
Art, in its simplest form, is an expression of beauty and for Soon Lai Wai, the lotus flower is the epitome of beauty. Coincidentally, his reworking of the classic flower was the reason he gained recognition at beginning of his career. With liberated strokes, he manages to create a equatorial and prolific mood to it, the broad leaves curving here and there with complete abandon. “I rotate my canvas to allow the liquid paint to flow slowly and to settle into shapes of ponds, flowers or leaves,” explains the artist. He also expresses his fantasies and romanticism with striking and confident reds and greens. The unrestrained and enthusiastic way with which he applies brushstrokes onto canvas make the pure, demure flowers even more filled with life, standing out from the murkiness of muddy waters that they are surrounded by. Soon Lai Wai was born in Penang in 1970. After attending the Saito Academy of Design, he began working as an artist for an overseas advertising company for five years before making the decision to become a full time artist. Until this day, his artworks are being collected by collectors from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and some of them are displayed in Hotel Ascott, Kuala Lumpur.
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Sep. 04, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) You Make My Day 6, 2014 Mixed media on canvas
Est: RM3,500 - RM5,500
His paintings speak of elegance. “Western oil paints are wonderful for expression but I also use the splashedink- and colour method of the famous traditional Chinese painter, Chang Da Chien,” said the artist, and we call agree that this combination has brought about exquisite masterpieces. Known for rotating his canvas to allow the liquid paint to flow slowly, they eventually begin to settle into shapes of ponds, flowers or leaves. He does not venture far from his depictions of the classic lotus flower, but they are all majestic and radiant, filled with romanticism and idealism. “I’m in the school of thought that believes artists should push themselves experimenting with different colours and techniques,” he explained, and he does so in this piece, experimenting this time with calmer, modest and muted colours in lieu of his usual vibrant greens and yellows. Whatever the outcome is, Soon Lai Wai’s paintings are definitely mesmerising and sensual. Soon Lai Wai was born in Penang in 1970. After attending the Saito Academy of Design, he began working as an artist for an overseas advertising company for five years before making the decision to become a full time artist. Until this day, his artworks are being collected by collectors from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and some of them are displayed in Hotel Ascott, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jun. 26, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) Resonance 3, 2015
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,000
Signed and dated “Lai Wai 2015” on lower right
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Apr. 24, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) 'Resonance 9'
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,000
Signed and dated "Lai Wai 2015" on lower right Signed, titled and dated on reverse
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Apr. 24, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) 'Resonance 7, 2015'
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,000
Signed and dated "Lai Wai 2015" on lower left Signed, titled and dated on reverse
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Jan. 31, 2016
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) 'Resonance 11'
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,000
Signed and dated "Lai Wai 15"
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Nov. 08, 2015
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) 'Alone on Friday'
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
Signed and dated "Lai Wai, 12" on lower left
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Nov. 08, 2015
SOON LAI WAI (B. Penang, 1970) 'Resonance 12'
Est: RM2,000 - RM3,000
Signed and dated "Lai Wai, 15" on lower right
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