Why do you scar
a planet that once
Held you gently?
Why do you burn our homes, silence our voices, and shatter the balance of all living things.
How dare you stand above life, when you were born from it.
We are one family — bound by earth, breath, and blood.
And you…you were meant to protect it.
But the world taught you to forget your origin,
to forget your duty,
to forget us.
Remember who you are.
Why do you scar
a planet that once
Held you gently?
Why do you burn our homes, silence our voices, and shatter the balance of all living things.
How dare you stand above life, when you were born from it.
We are one family — bound by earth, breath, and blood.
And you…you were meant to protect it.
But the world taught you to forget your origin,
to forget your duty,
to forget us.
Remember who you are.
Core Themes
The Triangle
OF KONG
My approach frequently turns inward, exploring vulnerability, healing and the subtle thresholds where identity begins to shift. Paintings such as Delta of Change, Universe Is Living Within Us and Dead Birds Don’t Tweet reflect on transition, intuition and the quiet emergence of new states of being.
Paintings such as The White House Circus, Bright and Dark Cambodia and LA Riots engage with structures of authority, historical trauma and collective unrest.
In works like Under the Gloss, I try to examine the pressures of visibility, perfection and performance in contemporary culture. I interrogate how digital selfcuration and social expectations alter the way we see ourselves and others, revealing fractures beneath polished surfaces.
Rather than depicting specific events, I abstract political and social realities into allegorical scenes, emphasizing the universal impact of large-scale systems on individual lives.
Why do you scar
a planet that once
Held you gently?
Why do you burn our homes, silence our voices, and shatter the balance of all living things.
How dare you stand above life, when you were born from it.
We are one family — bound by earth, breath, and blood.
And you…you were meant to protect it.
But the world taught you to forget your origin,
to forget your duty,
to forget us.
Remember who you are.
Originals
Timeless Stories
Limited Editions
From bold, singular paintings to finely crafted limited-edition prints, Jim Kong’s work captures moments that transcend the canvas. Each piece is an invitation — to see, to reflect, and to collect a fragment of history shaped by the artist’s hand.
Explore the full range of originals, limited canvases, and fine art prints — everything you need to begin or grow your collection.
Originals
Timeless Stories
Limited Editions
From bold, singular paintings to finely crafted limited-edition prints, Jim Kong’s work captures moments that transcend the canvas. Each piece is an invitation — to see, to reflect, and to collect a fragment of history shaped by the artist’s hand.
Explore the full range of originals, limited canvases, and fine art prints — everything you need to begin or grow your collection.
Originals
Timeless Stories
Limited Editions
From bold, singular paintings to finely crafted limited-edition prints, Jim Kong’s work captures moments that transcend the canvas. Each piece is an invitation — to see, to reflect, and to collect a fragment of history shaped by the artist’s hand.
Explore the full range of originals, limited canvases, and fine art prints — everything you need to begin or grow your collection.