9.07.2011

Artist Profile: Kevin "Saer" Leong



Origami $100.00 dollar bill paper cranes and rings, cartoon Asian face masks, pure gold Buddhist neck chains, and a penchant for Louis Vuitton. These are a few of the details I noticed about Kevin Leong when I first met him. He is like a ball of energy, super excited to be working and super excited about life. Humble about his line of work and a crucial work ethic he has.

What I love most about Kevin's style and creativity is how he incorporates his historic culture (Chinese)  with his present culture (NYC /graffiti street art). This combination is so on point. His clothing is fresh and in some ways classic with a bunch of hidden elements thrown in; shredded money as stuffing, little origami grasshoppers as emblems, and the use of certain colors. He plays on opposites, juxtaposing almost everything, which too me is so importation and creates a balance. Check out his clothing and web site!

http://www.foldyourpaper.com/index.html