Art’s inaugural Summer Art Garden presents the work of Kong Wee Pang, using AR interactive experience.

Location:
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
2023

Pear Rabbits
Material: Fiber glass

Pear Rabbits is related to a body of work I have been developing over the years. Hybrid creatures have always been a part of my work, appearing in paintings, prints and small sculptures. The animal/vegetable hybrids (that usually stand in for humans) have been a way for me to explore ideas of transformation and the notion of the Self. It has been a way for me to express myself as an immigrant in this country. I was inspired by educational models used by medical professionals and science museums during the design process. The cutaway view will create a moment of surprise that will engage viewers, creating a memorable experience that will allow the viewer to interpret the piece in their own way.

The environment I chose is the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. The many straight lines and right angles will be a powerful contrast to the sculpture’s sensual organic shapes as well as the colors. I think that the Pear hybrid will be an inspiring moment for the students and visitors.

Created a large-scale sequin mural and lighting installation referencing the movement of the Mississippi River, dramatically changing the pedestrian experience of the I-40 underpass at North Main Street.

Location: I-40 Underpass Memphis
2021
Dimensions: 67” x 150’ x 2”    
Medium: Sequins, Paint, LED Light

Sephora's Selfie Wall: Bringing Music to Life on Broadway celebrates the dynamic energy of music and its power to bring people together, mirroring Sephora's passion for beauty and self-expression. The makeup products transform into neon lights and a performance stage, showcasing Nashville's music and culture.

The “Sequin Mosaic Forest” at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital covers about 12,350 square feet and took 18 months to create. Made of 1,262,980 sequins, it depicts a colorful forest that ripples in the wind. It’s being entered into the Guinness World Records as the largest sequin mural. St. Jude’s describes it as rippling like water, creating a unique display.

Location:
St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital
2020

It was an honor for us to create the latest I Love Memphis Mural in the Crosstown neighborhood. This project was made possible by a partnership between Memphis CVB and Urban Art Commission, with support from Crosstown Arts and the building's owner.

Project Descriptions: Exterior architectural grade sequin wall tiles on wall surface with painted mural. Collaboration with Jay Crum

Dimensions: 15’ x 21’ x 0.5”  
Medium: Sequins, Paint

Photo: Andrew J. Breig

Kong Wee Pang & Jay Crum created a mural for the Parking Level Concourse of the renovated Renasant Convention Center that celebrates the city’s rich music history and explores the future of Memphis as it moves forward into its third century.

Project Descriptions: Sequin mural made up of thousands of sequins dangling one inch from the wall. The color variations of the sequins
depict an American Bald Eagle, a beloved symbol in the town of Auburn.

Dimensions: 14’ x 24’ x 1”   
Medium: Sequin

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens combines fine art and horticulture, offering cross-disciplinary education through the Art to Grow van and its instructors. The curriculum engages students with presentations and hands-on activities that teach art concepts and skills

Location: Dixon Gallery and Garden
2016

The “Natural Gathering” mural transforms an 8’x22’ recycling container into a continuous band of intricate vignettes. Featuring creatures and plants crafted from recycled materials with imaginative mutations, the design makes the transformative process of recycling itself visible.

Location: Cooper Young Memphis
2015

Interactive Mural Promotes Volunteerism In Memphis

A local non-profit is using art to get people interested in volunteering. Volunteer Odyssey has launched an interactive mural called #TheHeartOfMemphis. The mural has a touchscreen to display groups in need of volunteers based on your personal interests.

Location: Volunteer Odyssey Memphis
2018

Dimensions: 14’ x 24’ x 1
Medium: Conductive tape (Music samples by touch), Vinyl, Interactive mural 

Interactive space with modular mural elements that will allow the viewer to participate in the creative process.

Location: Dixon Gallery and Garden
2020

Project Descriptions: Painted mural on crosswalk to drive downtown pedestrians to riverfront attractions.

Dimensions: 14’ x 60’    
Medium: Paint

Help KMFA 89. FM, Austin’s classical radio station, created a data art project showcasing Austin. This metronome, powered by tweets from residents, reflects the city’s rhythm. More tweets lead to faster movement and changing colors that light up the night.

Location: I-40 Underpass Memphis
2021