Kam Kee Yong, Untitled (The Language of Love), 1997

Mixed media on paper
38.5 x 55 cm (visible), 60 x 77 x 2.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good

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Kam Kee Yong (Malaysian, b. 1938), a 1984 Cultural Medallion recipient for Music, is a multifaceted talent renowned as both gifted violinist and a visual artist. As a violinist, he has composed several symphonies and garnered accolades for his performances. Alongside his musical pursuits, Kam’s passion for art flourished early in life, leading him to refine his artistic skills at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under a Lee Foundation Scholarship.

In the 1960s, Kam furthered his studies in violin performance and composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Remarkably, while excelling in music, he also showcased his artwork in prominent galleries, earning recognition for both his artistic and musical achievements. His dual passions complemented each other, with his creative pursuits in one field often enriching the other.

Kam’s ability to pour his musical sensibilities into his artwork results in visually arresting pieces that echo the rhythm and harmony of his compositions. His art is a testament to his boundless creativity and his unique ability to bridge two distinct yet deeply connected disciplines.

If music could materialise, be seen and touched, this would be it. Untitled (The Language of Love) is an explosion of love in all its myriad expressions - the joy, the stars, the colours, and the music burst forth.

“My music and my paintings complement each other. They can’t be separated. You can see all the musical influences in my artwork… Likewise, I see music as an artistic expression too.” Kam Kee Yong

(Photographed in November 2024)