
Photo by Kenta Chai
Liew Kwai Fei (b. 1979, Kuantan, Pahang) is recognised today as among the most exciting new generation of contemporary painters in Malaysia. Spanning over a decade, his practice explores the hybridity of the painting medium and its capacity to communicate ideas spanning class, race, and language to the humbling experience of the unspeakable when we encounter art.
In recent years, his painting practice has been concerned with exploring the formal possibilities of both modern and contemporary painting. The idiosyncrasy and hybridity of his styles are also manifested in his playful creations of three-dimensional paintings and modular paintings.
Liew has had twelve solo exhibitions to date and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Malaysia and Singapore. His work has been collected by institutions such as the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and the Singapore Art Museum.
Profile picture and bio in courtesy of the artist and The Back Room KL.
Writings:
Liew Kwai Fei in conversation with Hung Duong, exhibition essay for Liew Kwai Fei’s solo show ‘排一排 Side by Side 排一排,’ The Back Room KL, 23 October – 17 November 2024.