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Tag: Illustration
THE FURRY THING
TEXT & IMAGE: KAMWEI FONG
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The Furry Thing is a series of furry animal illustrations first created by Kamwei inadvertently back in 2009. Using only black micro pigment ink, Kamwei has created a menagerie of playful kitties, doggies, and other animals. Despite their contextual isolation and uniform style, each of Kamwei’s cats displays unique personalities: some are fluffed and puffed into self-contained balls; others look with curiosity or wariness at fish that dangle or waves that crash from the animals’ own tails. The artist builds each feline form using innumerable short thin lines, varying the density of the marks to create volume as well as a palpable sense of furriness.
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Kamwei Fong is a Malaysian artist who works mainly in the animal world. His creations are often described as minimalistic, elegant, poetic, humourous, imaginative, playful, and dream-like. Kamwei’s artwork has received global recognition, including exhibitions at the Salon des Beaux-Arts in Paris and Art Expo Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. In 2020 and 2022, he collaborated with the worldwide fashion giant UNIQLO.
THAI ARCHITECTURE INFOGRAPHIC
TEXT & IMAGE: KIDYANG ARCHITECTURE & RESEARCH
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The ‘Thai Architecture Infographic’ offers a deep dive into Thailand’s ancient sites and historical buildings. The series explores locations that have vanished, places that are either difficult to access or restricted, including sites that were conceptualized but never brought to life. One intriguing example is the theory surrounding King Nangklao (Rama III), who initially envisioned constructing the Phra Borommathat, or the Golden Mount, as the tallest pagoda. This ambitious project aimed to rival the Golden Mountain in Ayutthaya and the iconic Wat Arun pagoda at the Temple of Dawn but was ultimately abandoned due to foundational subsidence issues.
Marrying hand-drawn illustrations with sophisticated 3D modeling, the series streamlines the complex narratives of Thai architecture into digestible visuals that both captivate and educate. This methodical approach not only makes elusive architectural facts accessible but also stirs public interest in architectural history with a refreshing take. The Kidyang team’s collaboration with National Geographic Thailand’s editorial team has beautifully crafted content that blends rigorous research with stellar storytelling about Thai architecture over the past several years.
At the heart of Kidyang Architecture & Research are individuals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, united by their fascination with the architectural history of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Key members of the collective include Surachet Kaewsakun and Patcharapong Kulkanchanachewin, who are also the pivotal figures in the creation of the Thai Architecture Infographic series.
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MIG_MIG
GET TO KNOW CHOMPOONOOT ‘MIG’ CHOMPOORATH, THE UNIVERSITY LECTURER AND ILLUSTRATOR WHO EXPRESSES HERSELF THROUGH PICTURES THAT WERE ALWAYS CREATED WITH FUN AND RELAXING
KHAE
PIMKHAE KAEWPUSRI KNOWN AS ‘KHAE’, A FORMER ARCHITECT WHO IS CURRENTLY AN ILLUSTRATOR, USES HER ‘CLEAN AND TIDY’ WORKS AS A VISUAL COMMUNICATION TO CONVEY HER MESSAGE WITHOUT RELYING ON WORDS
ATELIER PAKAWAN
ATELIER PAKAWAN, WHICH WAS FOUNDED BY AN ILLUSTRATOR WHO IS ALSO A CERAMIC ARTIST, CREATED BOTH KINDS OF WORKS WITH A RELAXED VIBE WITH DETAILS THAT HOPEFULLY MAKE PEOPLE SMILE
PAKA
PAKA IS AN OIL PAINTER WHO CREATES ART FREELY WITHOUT CONFINING THEMSELVES TO ANY GENRE AND PROUDLY PRESENTS HER IDENTITY THROUGH HER WORKS, FORMING THE UNIQUE STORY IN EACH CREATION
HEYJN
‘DUCK’ IS THE SYMBOL FOR A JACK OF ALL TRADES WHO EXCEL IN NOTHING. HEYJN IS AN ILLUSTRATOR WHO THINKS BEING A DUCK HAS ITS PERKS AND DRAWING THEM IS ALSO A DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE
OLE
THE ILLUSTRATOR WHOSE WORKS WERE INSPIRED BY THE COLOR FROM HIS MOTHER’S TAILOR
NOT JUST A CUP
THE JAPANESE DESIGN STUDIO ‘NENDO’ INSPIRES YOUNG MINDS TO LEARN ABOUT ‘DESIGN’ THROUGH AN ADORABLE ILLUSTRATION BOOK WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER BEING A COFFEE CUP
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