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/ ARTIST / 2026

ARTIST: KAK THESERIES(กากเดอะซีรีย์)
COUNTRY: Thailand
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I am a Thai illustrator passionate about creating contemporary Thai-inspired characters. My work draws inspiration from the Tua Kak, the lively common folk depicted in traditional Thai temple murals. I have a particular love for illustrating gossiping gestures and playful interactions, transforming these timeless expressions into contemporary visual narratives that celebrate Thai culture with wit, charm, and a modern perspective.

The Gossip Phone Booth

Inspired by the public telephone booth—a place where private conversations unfold in public—this painting reflects the human impulse to overhear, speculate, and construct stories from fragments. The central figure, caught between multiple phone calls, becomes a symbol of how curiosity can quietly cross the boundary into intrusion, turning private moments into public fascination.

Gossip Vibes

Inspired by Bangkok's historic Song Wat district, this painting draws from the neighborhood's century-old windows, now iconic landmarks and popular photo spots. The window frames a character caught in gestures of gossip, watching, posing, and photographing—capturing the social rituals of tourism, where curiosity, observation, and the desire to be seen often unfold side by side.

The Choreography of Nosiness

This painting explores gossip as a sequence of familiar gestures: watching, eavesdropping, whispering, and passing stories from one person to another. The choreography concludes with a raised finger to the lips—a universal gesture for silence—serving as a quiet reminder that curiosity should end where another person's privacy begins.

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This piece transforms an actual window into a living frame, where characters inside engage in gestures of curiosity, observation, and nosiness as they peer into the world beyond. It reflects the human desire to seek stories from the lives of others, capturing the playful yet ironic nature of neighborhood gossip and the hidden narratives that exist around us.

Because being nosy couldn't wait

This artwork is a playful twist on the phrase “because beauty couldn’t wait.” It compares the act of getting ready with the irresistible urge to gossip about others. In a society filled with drama, stories, and everyday “soap operas,” gossip becomes a form of entertainment that often goes hand in hand with social life.
The piece depicts a character applying makeup while simultaneously gossiping with their own reflection in the mirror, highlighting the humorous and ironic nature of self-indulgence, curiosity, and the endless desire to know other people’s stories.

The Gossip Pose

This artwork depicts characters in gossiping poses, bursting through the mirror to express their irresistible curiosity and desire to know others’ stories. Featuring Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z, the piece reflects how gossip is a universal fascination shared across all ages and generations.

Privacy, please.

This artwork explores the most private space—the bathroom—where a character is taking a shower while having a personal phone conversation. Yet even in a place meant for complete privacy, stories and gossip can still find their way through windows, doors, and ventilation gaps. The piece reflects the importance of respecting others’ privacy and being mindful of personal boundaries.

E-Gee’s Ride

This artwork is inspired by the music video “Thatthong Sound” by YOUNGOHM, featuring the iconic character “E-Gee,” a stylish teenage girl known for riding on the back of motorcycles with boys late at night. The piece reinterprets the song’s hook, transforming it into a social reflection: “E-Gee often rides with boys, leaving her parents worried.”
Beyond the playful reference to pop culture, the artwork highlights the risks of reckless teenage riding and excessive speed, showing how such behaviors can bring fear and anxiety to families. The act of parents offering garlands and praying for their child’s safety represents their hope and concern for their children’s lives.

Barbie in a Barbershop

This artwork is inspired by the wordplay between “Barbie” and “Barber,” created during the global viral trend of the Barbie movie. It combines Barbie’s iconic colors and aesthetics with contemporary Thai-inspired art.
The piece depicts a Thai woman embracing the Barbie-inspired trend, dyeing her hair and styling herself in a barbershop called “Tat Jai” (Cut the Heart), which offers playful services such as “cutting the heart,” “coloring the heart,” and “conditioning the heart.” The artwork blends pop culture, Thai identity, and visual humor through a contemporary lens.

Lottery-ice-cream

This artwork is inspired by the viral trend of Wat Arun tile-pattern ice cream, which sparked a new wave of temple check-in culture among younger generations in Thailand. It also references the popularity of lucky draws and seeking fortune numbers from Ai Khai at Wat Chedi.
The piece combines these contemporary behaviors with traditional beliefs, portraying a character making merit, buying a mystery ice cream box containing lottery numbers, and purchasing lottery tickets based on the numbers received. It reflects the hope and desire for a sudden transformation of life through the dream of winning the lottery—capturing the familiar wish of “Today, I’ll be rich.”