
Through my art, I aim to create a tapestry of personal thoughts and feelings. I often express these ideas through intricate and repetitive details. The artistic process is highly significant for me, offering a means for inner reflection and a refuge from daily life's hardships. While tangible artworks are the outcome of this process, I believe that creating art itself is deeply expressive and deserving of emphasis. Many of my pieces explore human experiences, behaviors, nature, societal issues, and often delve into spiritual themes that resonate with my inner questions.
My recent work involves weaving, sewing, embroidery, and other techniques with intricate details. The inspiration behind these projects stems from the fear of memory loss, especially regarding childhood memories with my family, as they heavily influence my sense of identity today. In some paper weaving pieces, I incorporate drawing paper and sandpaper to explore themes of presence, fragmented memories, and the metaphor of the past. Beyond my interest in materiality, repetition appears as a recurring theme in my work. I find that the repetitive process enables me to engage deeply with my artistic thoughts and ideas, thereby facilitating the communication of my artistic sensibilities.
Biography
Kelvin He Hao Low (b. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is an artist based in Washington, DC. He moved to the United States in 2017 to pursue his artistic education, earning a BA in Art and Design from The Catholic University of America in 2024 and an MFA from American University in 2026. His work has been featured in selected group exhibitions throughout Washington, DC, and Rockville, Maryland. He is a recipient of the Wolpoff Prize, and the selected piece is included in the collection of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. In 2026, he was one of two recipients of the JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Prize, awarded in recognition of his MFA thesis project.