SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | pi-near (พิแน) |
| COUNTRY: | Thailand |
| CONTACT: |
pi-near.work facebook.com/pinear.the.rare.item instagram.com/pi_near/ |
| Nice to meet you! I’m Pi-near, an illustrator and visual storyteller based in Bangkok. I love telling stories through drawings inspired by nature, everyday observations, and the people I encounter. Through travel and quiet moments, I collect stories, memories, and cultural details, transforming them into illustrations that preserve memories, notice the beauty in ordinary moments, and reconnect with one another. :-) | |
Ohanashi
How a place prints itself onto our memory, leaving behind a quiet dialogue that continues long after we leave.
Toward the unknown
Inspired by time spent cycling through Narita landscapes, this painting explores the ephemeral state of being "in transit", where meaning unfolds through the journey rather than the destination. (acrylic painting, 100x120 cm)
The Coconut Alchemist
Editorial illustration about the local story of Samui Island (or called 'coconut' island in the past) for the "Local Calling" project, online published by Creative Thailand.
Kisetsu no Hakoniwa
Created in collaboration with a Japanese vegan restaurant where every dish inspired from the seasonal garden.
Four Tales of Thai Cats
The acrylic painting collection exploring the unique personalities and mythologies of four native Thai cat breeds.
it's Tea Time!
Created in collaboration with Tearaphy, a tea house where Thai-grown ingredients create a calming, therapeutic tea experience.
Morning Neighbors
Portraits of early risers at 7 a.m. in my neighborhood
People with dogs
Key visual illustration for なりみちdog event in Narita at ナスパポケットパーク NaSPA pocket park