William Koong
William Koong (b. Malaysia) is a visionary sculptor who transforms scrap metal and construction debris into bold, punk-inspired works of art. Based in Klang, he turns industrial waste into monuments of resistance and renewal. His Endangered Species Series, made from reclaimed automotive parts, raises awareness of ecological fragility while redefining sustainability through raw creative force.
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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
Public Art and Endangered Species Series:
Koong's sculptures find their home in the open, serving as impactful public art pieces. Notable among his creations are two series comprising six sculptures each, dedicated to raising awareness about endangered animals. Through his art, Koong seeks to inspire reflection on the fragility of these species and the importance of conservation.
Sculptures by the Sea:
“Malayan Tapir” 2019
“Oriental pied hornbill” 2019
“Yellow spotted seahorses” 2019
The first series of work featuring three local species which are endangered. Constructed out of automotive and construction waste.
All three of the sculptures are located by the coast of Puteri Harbour, Johor.
Sculptures in the City:
The second series of work featuring another three local endangered species. Constructed mainly out of automotive and construction waste metal, the second series features collaborative work with other local artists in the painting process.
“Malayan Sunda Pangolin” 2022
Collaborative work with sculptor Faris Tiang and painting artist Donald Abraham.
“Malayan Peacock Pheasant” 2021
Collaborative work with painting artist Kenzy Chew
“Malayan Painted River Terrapin” 2022 Collaborative work with painting artist Bi Bi Chun
William Koong (b. Malaysia)
