Faith, Color, and Contemporary Abstraction: Kenly Chan’s Award-Winning Vision

Mr Kenly Chan Kam Yuen has been awarded the Gold Prize in the Best Fine Art & Paintings category at the World Front Design Award 2025 Autumn Season for his spiritually driven abstract work Glory • New Kingdom.

A prominent figure in the Asia-Pacific art community, Mr. Kenly Chan serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association (APCIA). Since 2015, he has exhibited extensively across Greater China, earning multiple awards and recognitions. In 2019, he held his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong and served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Cultural & Creative Industries Award. He also established his own art brand, Kenly Chan's Art, marking a significant milestone in his creative journey.

From 2020 to 2024, Kenly’s artworks have been showcased across Asia, Europe, and the United States, reflecting an expanding global presence. His artistic development is influenced by Impressionism, Fauvism, Eastern abstraction, and Western figuration, as well as his renewed personal faith. These elements merge into a distinctive contemporary visual language that defines his current abstract practice.

Kenly’s artistic achievements have earned him over 20 international awards, including:

Great Artists of the World – Great Names of the Romanian Nation 2022 (Diploma Great Artist of the World)

BOLD Abstracts 2022 International Juried Painting Competition – Bronze Award

ABSTRACT 2023 International Juried Art Competition – Honorable Mention Award

ABSTRACT 2023 International Juried Art Competition – Talent Prize Award

14th Annual “Abstracts” Art Exhibition – Special Recognition Award

2024 CFA Artist of the Year Award – Masterful Mind Award

His award-winning work in this year’s competition once again affirms his standing as a rising force in the global abstract art scene.

Below is the full interview with Kenly

Q: What initially inspired this project? Was there a particular idea, moment, or question that sparked its creation?

Kenly: My initial inspiration stemmed from faith, manifesting through prayer and then expressing those images. Abstraction is also a branch of modern art, and the dialogue between my soul and the work further inspired me to express my feelings.

Q: What was the most exciting or most challenging aspect of bringing this work to life?

Kenly: The most profound aspect of the overall creative process was the gradual unfolding of each stroke, not simply splashing color but rather conveying a natural feeling. The challenge lay in personal patience and tranquility, but the controllability lay in mastering each stroke to achieve my ideal effect.

Q: During your design process, is there anyone you would like to acknowledge for their support or inspiration?

Kenly: I most want to thank God for His grace, for giving me inspiration and wisdom, and for allowing me to consistently create for the mission of Christian art.

Q: Could you share a bit about your experience taking part in the World Front Design Award?

Kenly: Although this was my first time participating in an international design competition, I am deeply honored to have won the gold medal. I will continue to strive for greater opportunities to create, hoping to achieve greater success in the industry in the future.