Donna Ong. Profile photo courtesy of Groniger Museum

Donna Ong

b. 1978, Singapore

Lives and works in Singapore

Donna Ong is an installation artist, best known for her evocative and thought-provoking environments made from furniture, found objects and original artwork. Her installations have appeared in prestigious museums and institutions worldwide, such as the Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Hara Museum (Japan) and the Djanogly Art Gallery (England).

In 2009, Donna was recognised for her artistic achievements by the Singapore government with the receipt of the ‘National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award’. In the same year, she also won the ‘People’s Choice Award’ for the President’s Young Talent Competition.

Biography information from the artist’s website, December 2025

Donna Ong, 'The Forrest Speaks Back', single channel video projection, green glass vessels, wood platters, steel supports and LED lights, 1000 x 600 x 350 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

Donna Ong, 'Letters From the Forrest', 2014, desk, leather chair, wooden boxes, cut illustrations and various other objects, 160 x 100 x 150 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

Donna Ong, Close up of 'Letters From the Forrest', Wooden boxes, acrylic, cut illustrations, LED lights, found objects and furniture, 160 x 100 x 150cm, Image courtesy of the artist

Donna Ong, 'Letters From the Forrest', detail view, wooden boxes, acrylic, cut illustrations, LED lights, found objects and furniture, 160 x 100 x 150 cm. Image courtesy of the artist