Kamwei Fong is a Malaysian artist, he works mainly on the animal world, his creations are often described as poetic, humourous, imaginative, playful and dream-like.
The Furry Thing is a series of furry animal illustrations first created by Kamwei inadvertently back in 2009. Using only black micro pigment ink, Kamwei has created a menagerie of playful kitties, doggies and other animals. Despite their contextual isolation and uniform style, each of Kamwei’s cats display unique personalities: some are fluffed and puffed into self-contained balls; others look with curiosity or wariness at fish that dangle or waves that crash from the animals’ own tails. The artist builds each feline form using innumerable short thin lines, varying the density of the marks to create volume as well as a palpable sense of furriness.
Kamwei's artwork has received global recognition including the exhibitions at Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris, and Art Expo Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Currently, his original art pieces, art prints can be found at the galleries in France, Taiwan, United States and Singapore.
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BOOK:
2021
Kamwei Fong – The Furry Thing
First Published by BeccoGiallo, Bologna, Italy
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EXHIBITIONS:
2020
Kamwei Fong Solo Exhibition
Mintprints / Light Yard Cafe
Taipei, Taiwan
2019
PaiPai x The Furry Thing
Fun Nest Gallery
Taipei, Taiwan
PaiPai x The Furry Thing
PeiPei Pets
Tainan, Taiwan
Salon des Beaux Arts 2019
Carrousel du Louvre
Paris, France
Art Expo Malaysia 2019
Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018
Art Expo Malaysia 2018
Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017
"Be Happy. Be Childlike. Be Ridiculous."
Free Art Space, Isetan The Japan Store
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd solo exhibition
"Kamwei's Ridiculously Happy Animalerie In Paris"
Galerie Club Sensible
Paris, France
2nd solo exhibition
"Celebrate Diversity. Introducing 50 Colours."
Colorplan Malaysia Launch Event and Exhibition
PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects) building
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"Be Happy. Be Childlike. Be Ridiculous."
Addstudio
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
1st solo exhibition
2015
George Town Festival 2015
Penang, Malaysia
“Bespoke Chemistry: A Remix Of Art And Progress" Art Tile Exhibition
APW Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Marina Mall, Straits Quay, Penang, Malaysia
Archidex 2015, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
2012
"Makanlah Buah-Buahan Tempatan"
KL Design Week
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
and many others
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BRAND COLLABORATIONS:
Uniqlo Worldwide, Tokyo, Japan
Uniqlo Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sometime by Asian Designers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Super Superficial, London, United Kingdom
U Studio, Bristol, United Kingdom
Ana Tomy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
and many others
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INTERVIEWS / VIDEOS:
Ohh Deer Artful Magazine, United Kingdom
Colossal, United States
Bored Panda, United States
My Modern Met, United States
9Gag, United States
étapes, France
Four and Sons, Australia
Elle, Malaysia
The Expat, Malaysia
and many others
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The Furry Thing Artworks
Copyright © Kamwei Fong 2009 – 2019. All Rights Reserved.
See Kamwei’s latest artworks and event updates on:
Instagram@kamweiatwork
Facebook account: Kamwei Fong
For art commission enquiry, please email to kamweiatwork@gmail.com