Penang artist salvages junk to recreate George Town memories

Ono Kang spins the helm of his artwork 'Above All Else, We Must Learn to Control Our Breath' during a tour of his solo exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani

Ono Kang's piece 'Chuan Kui ' features an old clock without hands atop an electric chair, symbolising the sensation of time halting as one's life flashes before their eyes. Photo: Bernama Some works, spanning years, appear to be ongoing personal projects for the artist, evolving as he adds and replaces elements during exhibitions.

The rugged looking artist never fulfilled his dream of taking over his great-grandfather's shipyard and sailing the open seas, but he soon discovered that the junkyard was filled with treasures waiting to be uncovered. The heaviest sculpture in the exhibition , titled 'Strength,' utilises the bottom rollers of an excavator. Photo: Bernama

"I believe being dyslexic gives me a unique perspective. Growing up in the junkyard, observing ship assemblies and gear movements, has influenced me more than I realised," he concluded.is showing at Fahrenheit88 in Kuala Lumpur till May 25. The exhibition, free admission, is open daily from 11am till 9pm.Ono Kang spins the helm of his artwork 'Above All Else, We Must Learn to Control Our Breath' during a tour of his solo exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

A visitor captures Ono Kang's artwork 'Golden Moment', which not only rotates but also plays music from the attached record player. Photo: Bernama

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