Kamwei Fong is a Malaysian artist, he works mainly on the animal world, his creations are often described as minimalistic, elegant, 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, collaborating with worldwide fashion giant Uniqlo in 2020 and 2022. His personal magic moment was when he was the only Malaysian invited and entered the Paper category of Salon des Beaux Arts 2019 at The Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, in the history of Salon des Beaux Arts exhibition. He attended the exhibition again in September 2023 to feature his Furry Thing series of artwork at Réfectoire des Cordeliers, Paris, France. Established in 1862, Société Nationale des Beaux Arts (SNBA) organises Salon des Beaux Arts to showcase the work of artists with exceptional talent and skills.
He was also invited to showcase his work at the most prestigious art fair in Malaysia, the Art Expo Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur in 2018 and 2019, The Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA) 2024, and his solo exhibition “The Furry Thing By Kamwei Fong” at Next Museum Gallery in Seoul, South Korea.
In 2021, Kamwei’s first book, “Kamwei Fong – The Furry Thing” Italian/English bilingual edition was published in Bologna, Italy by Becco Giallo. In 2023, Kamwei was ranked as “Most talented & Creative Artists in Malaysia - The Top 10” by Top 10 of Malaysia.
Currently, his art pieces, book and merchandise can be found at the galleries and boutiques in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Spain, France, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.
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BOOK:
2023
Contributing Artist for
“Felinity – An Anthology Of Cat Illustrations From Around The World”
First Published by Viction Workshop Ltd (Victionary)
Hong Kong
2021
Kamwei Fong – The Furry Thing
First Published by BeccoGiallo, Bologna, Italy
For Europe, order at: http://www.beccogiallo.it/the-furry-thing-preorder/
For countries outside Europe, please write to [email protected]
2019
Contributing Artist for
“Cats Rock – Felines In Contemporary Art And Pop Culture”
Edited by Elizabeth Daley
First published by Cernunnos an imprint of Dargaud
Paris, France
EXHIBITIONS:
2024
“The Furry Thing by Kamwei Fong”
Solo Exhibition
Next Museum Gallery
Seoul, South Korea
The Busan Annual Market of Art (BAMA)
BEXCO
Busan, South Korea
2023
Salon des Beaux Arts 2023
Réfectoire des Cordeliers
Paris, France
2022
The Mayor's Residence Art Salon
Taipei, Taiwan
2020
Kamwei Fong Solo Exhibition
Mintprints / Light Yard Cafe
Taipei, Taiwan
2019
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
KL Design Week
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The Furry Thing
Artworks copyright solely owned by Kamwei Fong.
For artwork enquiry, please email to [email protected]
Links:
FB / IG @kamweiatwork
www.kamweifong.com
www.etsy.com/shop/kamweifong
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© Copyright of the artworks are solely owned by Kamwei Fong.
For artwork, collaboration and pet portrait commission enquiries, please email to [email protected]
Purchase Kamwei’s art prints at:
www.etsy.com/shop/kamweifong
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