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

If a pirate turned parts of a ship into artworks, they would undoubtedly resemble Ono Kang’s quirky contraptions, crafted mostly from scrap metal, antique furniture, wood and other recycled items.

The Penang-based self-taught artist is thrilled to see his installations travel beyond George Town, marking a memorable return to Kuala Lumpur for his latest exhibition Forged By Time at Fahrenheit88 mall.