Keny Lee
About Keny Lee
Lee Powell, recognized in the art world as Keny Lee, is a contemporary painter and writer
based in Australia. Bridging his two sides—“Keny,” the exuberant dreamer, and “Lee,”
the analytical engineer—he channels a dual perspective into every stroke of the brush.
Graduating with a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Oxford University,
Lee initially thrived in the tech realm—most notably developing the Windows versions
of Scrivener and Scapple, eventually surpassing a million users.
But a profound existential pivot led him away from corporate success
toward a more heartfelt pursuit: painting.
Relocating to a humble seaside shack for introspection, he discovered
the restorative power of art. Painting became a daily ritual of self-expression.
What began as a self-taught journey soon evolved into a confident style
that expresses the transformation from turmoil to tranquility,
from the mechanical to the deeply human.
Today, Keny continues to fuse creativity with introspection,
building an online training platform for personal discovery and empowerment.
He’s also writing a book on modern masculinity and, of course, painting for pleasure—
ever grateful for the path that art opened up.
In every piece you’ll find Keny’s story: the leap from brokenness to hope,
from questions to quiet revelations.
