An Sheng (b. 1988, Shanghai) is a Sydney-based realist painter whose work bridges classical techniques with a modern aesthetic. With a Master of Contemporary Art from the University of Sydney, An Sheng’s art examines themes of memory, cultural heritage, and the interplay between nature and human influence. Through a meticulous approach to traditional craftsmanship, their paintings evoke both personal introspection and universal resonance.
An Sheng’s work has been exhibited in notable Australian venues such as the Bondi Pavilion Gallery and Newcastle Art Gallery and is held in collections including Blacktown City Council and Albert Park College.
Awards
2026 – First Prize (Oil Painting), Orange Blossom Festival Annual Art Awards, Castle Hill Art Society
2026 – Commended, Annual Spring Exhibition – Medal of Distinction Award, Royal Art Society of New South Wales
2020 – Finalist, Kilgour Prize, Newcastle Art Gallery
2013 – Academic Excellence Award, Raffles College
Also selected as a finalist in: GreenWay Art Prize (2021, 2022, 2025); Blacktown City Art Prize (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024); Waverley Art Prize (2024)
