YU TONG
(Fish Boy)
Kenny Wong, fascinated by the ocean world in his young age, created his first independent work in 2006 - the 18 Copperhead. It is a story about technology, environmental conservation, and the ocean. Until his Yu Tong (Fish Boy) who born in 2009, combines ocean themes with cute Molly-style elements, well-received by many fans. In 2019, Yu Tong celebrated his 10th anniversary, and this adorable yet mischievous character revived in next level with strong support from local trendy toy brand HOW2WORK. Taking advantage of the earlier collaboration with the pearl white version of "MILK", Kenny himself deconstructed the Yu Tong's backstory.
2009
- Birth of Yu Tong
- Exhibition at Hong Kong Venture - Yu Tong Bust
- First exhibition of Yu Tong's works with popular Australian illustrator Ashley Wood at 3A Gallery "HK Venture"
2010
- Yu Tong x Molly "Anglerfish Molly"
- Exhibition of Yu Tong's works with British artist Phil Hale and popular Australian illustrator Ashley Wood at "Beijing Gathering" in Sanlitun, Beijing - One of Yu Tong's works sold for 60,000 RMB
- "Wrong Gallery" Art Exhibition - Kenny & Yu Tong
2011
- In response to the 3/11 nuclear disaster in Japan, created "Love Our Planet 2011," a 5-inch-tall Yu Tong, in two versions (original color version and Beijing exhibition version)
- Taught at Kun Shan University of Science and Technology in Tainan and exhibited works titled "Tong Xin · Tong Xin," including Yu Tong's works
- Yu Tong's works exhibited at the famous Stayreal stores in Taipei's East District.
2012
3.8 - Released "Hopeful Fish Child," available in two versions: "Exhibition Edition Bronze" and "Original Color Version," each limited to 100 sets.
- Yu Tong art exhibition was held to raise funds in Japan.
2018
-Yu Tong Koi Figurine
2019
- 5.23 - Milk Magazine x Yu Tong
Celebrating Yu Tong's 10th Anniversary, MILK Issue 931
• "Yu Tong Pearl White Version"
- 10.10 - TTF
• "Thunder Pink Yu Tong"
• "Devil Yu Tong"
2022
10.16 - "Water Creation. Yu Tong" Kenny Wong x Jeffery Yau Joint Exhibition, hosted by Dot Dot Dot Gallery
2024
- "Molly Flying Yu Tong Generation 1"