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
For Europe, order at: http://www.beccogiallo.it/the-furry-thing-preorder/
For countries outside Europe, please write to [email protected]
EXHIBITIONS:
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
"Be Happy. Be Childlike. Be Ridiculous."
Addstudio
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
1st solo exhibition
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For artwork, collaboration and pet portrait commission enquiries, please email to [email protected]
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