The works of Khoo Boon Want express his fondness for nature, and memories of childhood and family in the rubber estate business. These memories include catching fish in the stream and top spinning. In Untitled (Element), painterly swathes of earthy tones, interspersed with white and grey hues create a dynamic whole.
Khoo Boon Want graduated from the Malaysian Institute of Art with a major in ink painting. He is a recipient of the Young Contemporary Chinese Ink Painting award. He has participated in exhibitions such as the Periphery Installation Art Exhibition, Visual Essences Exhibition by Petronas Gallery, Notthatbalai Art Festival by Lostgens, Penang Clan Jetties Art Festival, Pelita Hati Gallery of Art and Ayoma Art Gallery. His solo exhibition was organised by Oriental Art and Cultural Center KL in 2019.