William Koong

William Koong (b. Ipoh, Malaysia) is a multidisciplinary sculptor celebrated for transforming industrial waste into powerful statements of art and resistance. Based in Klang, Koong’s practice reimagines discarded car parts and construction debris into monumental forms that fuse punk energy, industrial rawness, and environmental urgency.

Creating from the materials of modern excess, Koong’s sculptures embody a defiant aesthetic — one that rejects perfection in favour of authenticity, imperfection, and grit. His work blurs the boundary between destruction and creation, turning metal waste into creatures and structures that pulse with vitality and presence.

Among his major bodies of work is the Public Art and Endangered Species Series, featuring large-scale sculptures dedicated to Malaysia’s threatened wildlife. Constructed primarily from recycled automotive and construction metal, these works serve as raw, metallic totems — reflections on fragility, survival, and the possibility of renewal.

Koong’s art lives in public spaces — urban intersections, parks, and open grounds — where it confronts viewers with both beauty and discomfort. His second Endangered Species series involved collaborations with local painters, highlighting his commitment to community and creative dialogue.

By giving new life to what industry discards, William Koong channels the punk ethos of defiance into ecological consciousness — crafting a visual language where rebellion becomes reverence.

Selected Public Works & Commissions

• Endangered Species Series — two public art series, including Sculptures by the Sea at — Puteri Harbour, Johor

• First Flight and Building Blocks — PARC Subang, Selangor

• Summit Guardian — commission for Tiger Beer Malaysia

• Giant Garuda Puppet — collaboration with Malin - Siapa Theatre