Kelvin Li creates beautiful art that largely focuses on wildlife and nature, thanks to his love for animals and conservation.
Indeed, his artwork mostly consists of animals, for good reason: Li is an avid animal lover and is particularly passionate about wildlife conservation. 18-year-old Li, who was diagnosed with autism when he was five, has had his artwork printed on products since 2019. “The way she teaches him is to let him finish his painting first, and she will refine it for him after while he watches intently and learns,” she explained.Li was born in Kuching, where he and his family currently reside. When he was three, his father’s work prompted them to move to Hangzhou, China, where his parents faced challenges in finding a suitable primary school for their son.
“During the pandemic, Kelvin had nothing to do at home and he did over 70 paintings during lockdown,” Lim shared. And you might be surprised to learn that Li has even made his foray into the world of acting and entertainment, specifically with a role on a telemovie funded by TV Sarawak. Titled “The Acceptance”, it is partially inspired by Li’s story – and even stars the artist himself!At the Youni market recently, Li, listening in on the conversation between his mum and FMT, perked up in interest when the topic of animals came about, and began sharing about his favourite animal, the panda.