SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2026

ARTIST: WALNUTBOY
COUNTRY: Thailand
CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/walnutboystudio
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Hello! I’m WALNUTBOY, a digital artist based in Thailand. Welcome to the world of GARLICS HOOD — a part of myself illustrated in soft, chubby lines and quiet resilience.

GARLICS HOOD is not just a character, but a way I process both the outside world and the fragile emotions within. Through its gentle, round form, I want to remind people that even when the world feels harsh, there’s always room for tenderness — especially toward ourselves.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

HOME

Acrylic on canvas
Size : 40 x 40 cm

As time passes with someone we view as each other’s safe zone, we gradually become each other‘s home—a place to return to when we are weary of the world.

GARLIC THINKER

Inspired by The Thinker, this piece features a black Garlics Hood representing a state of inner confusion, surrounded by screens projecting multiple dimensions of the self. The surrounding objects hint at a game of chance—a visual metaphor for life’s unpredictable nature, where we can never know how the dice will fall. Yet, the thinker remains, reminding us that navigating these uncertain moments is an inevitable and essential part of living.

Bloom Together

Acrylic on canvas
Size : 25x50 CM

Even in a pot full of thorns, there’s someone reaching out—inviting us to grow and blossom.

Crafts with cat

Life changed when I rescued a cat from the streets; he instantly felt like a true brother, watching my every move and staying close at all times. This artwork reflects a genuine moment leading up to BKKIF 2025, capturing the chaotic yet beautiful days of preparing for the exhibition. Having him beside me turned a stressful rush into a moment of pure comfort and joy.

Yet to Bloom

The destination may remain unseen, but the dedication along the journey is never lost. Doing our best in the present guarantees a meaningful outcome—because taking a step forward will always bear more fruit than standing still.

Under the Cap

Sometimes, all we need is a small, quiet space to hide away from the chaotic world. This piece captures a gentle moment of seeking shelter beneath a mushroom—a reminder that it is perfectly okay to pause, take a deep breath, and allow ourselves to rest.

Snooze

Snooze is a reflection of a conflicted state of mind. The purple barbed wire represents a boundary that confines the soul, yet possesses an intoxicating allure that draws us in, while the surrounding environment attempts to shape an empty mind into something foreign.

This work explores the state of self-alienation: a vulnerable moment where we lose sight of who we are by looking too closely at the world around us. Yet, beneath the confusion, the true self remains unyielding and unchanged.

We are never anyone else but ourselves. It is simply a matter of when we choose to awaken and realize it.

GALLOP

At the beginning of every year, I dedicate a piece of artwork to embody my goals and aspirations for the months ahead. In this creation, inspired by the Year of the Horse, I wanted to channel the spirit of the horse—bold, graceful, and untamed. It represents my deeply held hope for my art to journey forward into the world, moving with a steady, unyielding strength and unwavering purpose.

Running Together

I created this piece in late 2025, a time when I noticed so many people around me taking up running. Inspired by their energy, I decided to step out and join the crowd—and of course, I couldn't forget to bring my Garlics Hood along for the run! Honestly, I've completely fallen in love with running now.

THORN VASE

Acrylic on canvas
Size : 30 x 40 cm

Featured as part of an ongoing collection focused on the artistic exploration of plants and vases.