Sean Chao

Sean Chao is an artist who lives in Los Angeles. Chao sculpts complex dioramas often depicting his cat, monkey, or pill shaped characters.

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Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around. Encased in clear box.
8 x 8 (2023) - #60 - Sean Chao - "Double Happiness"
$ 800.00
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8 x 8 - Sean Chao - "Conversation"
8 x 8 - Sean Chao - "Conversation"
$ 550.00
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Bird Show - Sean Chao - "Sparrows"
Bird Show - Sean Chao - "Sparrows"
$ 150.00
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Neko Show 3 (Year of the Tiger) - Sean Chao - "Lotus Tiger"
Neko Show 3 (Year of the Tiger) - Sean Chao - "Lotus Tiger"
$ 225.00
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Diorama like sculptural piece encased in a glass box with a wooden mount framing. Elaborate scene of two monkeys hanging onto the branch of a persimmon tree, looking at the water below them, filled with water plants and various colored fish.
Post-it Show 18 (2022) - #36 - Sean Chao - "Persimmon Taste"
$ 1,600.00
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Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
$ 350.00
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Post-it Show 2021 - Sean Chao - "Tranquil Swimmers"
Post-it Show 2021 - Sean Chao - "Tranquil Swimmers"
$ 1,350.00
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Post-it Show 2021 - Sean Chao - Post-it #01
Post-it Show 2021 - Sean Chao - Post-it #01
$ 125.00
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Rakugaki 2 - Sean Chao - #329
Rakugaki 2 - Sean Chao - #329
$ 50.00
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Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #181
Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #181
$ 100.00
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Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #182
Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #182
$ 100.00
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Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #183
Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #183
$ 100.00
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Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #184
Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #184
$ 100.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 1"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 1"
$ 80.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 2"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 2"
$ 80.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 3"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 3"
$ 80.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 4"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 4"
$ 80.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 5"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 5"
$ 80.00
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Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 6"
Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 6"
$ 80.00
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around. Encased in clear box.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around. Encased in clear box.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.
Diorama sculpture of 2 brown otters, one holds a fish in its hand and the other stands near a beached fish. They stand on a dirt shore with fish swimming nearby and cut greenery all around.

8 x 8 (2023) - #60 - Sean Chao - "Double Happiness"

$ 800.00

Mixed media sculpture (polymer clay, paper, acrylic paint, watercolor). 

Artwork measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 5 inches.

This piece is part of the 20 Year Anniversary Show: 8 x 8 (2023), a group exhibition at GR2 Gallery running from October 28th, 2023 - November 7th, 2023. 

  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Pick-up orders: Please wait for email confirmation before coming to pick up.

In-Person Viewing is available at GR2 Gallery: Friday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00pm.

Diorama like sculptural piece encased in a glass box with a wooden mount framing. Elaborate scene of two monkeys hanging onto the branch of a persimmon tree, looking at the water below them, filled with water plants and various colored fish.
Diorama like sculptural piece encased in a glass box with a wooden mount framing. Elaborate scene of two monkeys hanging onto the branch of a persimmon tree, looking at the water below them, filled with water plants and various colored fish.
Diorama like sculptural piece encased in a glass box with a wooden mount framing. Elaborate scene of two monkeys hanging onto the branch of a persimmon tree, looking at the water below them, filled with water plants and various colored fish.
Diorama like sculptural piece encased in a glass box with a wooden mount framing. Elaborate scene of two monkeys hanging onto the branch of a persimmon tree, looking at the water below them, filled with water plants and various colored fish.

Post-it Show 18 (2022) - #36 - Sean Chao - "Persimmon Taste"

$ 1,600.00

Mixed media sculpture.

Artwork measures 10 x 10 inches. 

This piece is a part of the 18th annual group exhibition Post-it Show 2022 at GR2 Gallery running from December 3rd - December 11th, 2022. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"
Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"

Post-it Show 2020 - Sean Chao - "Radiating"

$ 350.00

Mixed media with copper foil edges.

Artwork measures 10 x 10 inches. Accompanying Post-it measures 3 x 3 inches.

These pieces are a part of the 16th annual group exhibition Post-it Show 2020 at GR2 Gallery running from December 5th - December 13th, 2020. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition
Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #183

Rakugaki 3 - Sean Chao - #183

$ 100.00

Graphite on paper.

Artwork measures 7 x 5.25 inches. 

This piece is a part of the 3rd annual group exhibition Rakugaki 2021 at GR2 Gallery running from April 3rd - April 21st, 2021. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition

*Rakugaki pieces are unframed.

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 1"

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 1"

$ 80.00

Artwork measures 5 x 4 inches.

This piece is a part of the 4th annual group exhibition Rakugaki 4 (Sketches and Beyond) 2022 at GR2 Gallery running from April 9th - April 26th, 2022. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition

All Rakugaki pieces are unframed.

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 3"

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 3"

$ 80.00

Artwork measures 5 x 4 inches.

This piece is a part of the 4th annual group exhibition Rakugaki 4 (Sketches and Beyond) 2022 at GR2 Gallery running from April 9th - April 26th, 2022. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition

All Rakugaki pieces are unframed.

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 6"

Rakugaki 4 - Sean Chao - "Water Scenery No. 6"

$ 80.00

Artwork measures 5 x 4 inches.

This piece is a part of the 4th annual group exhibition Rakugaki 4 (Sketches and Beyond) 2022 at GR2 Gallery running from April 9th - April 26th, 2022. 

  • There is a No Returns Policy from the moment artwork is purchased.
  • Artwork remains on the wall for the duration of the show. Usually, art is sent out 2 weeks after the show comes down.
  • Because these are unique art pieces, it is possible that the piece you want has sold before we've had a chance to update the site. If this happens, you will contacted about a refund or exchange.
  • Art once purchased is not open for trade
  • Pick-up Orders will be ready on the Saturday after the closing of the exhibition

All Rakugaki pieces are unframed.