SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2024

BKKIF Artist  
ARTIST: HIRAN23
COUNTRY: Thailand
EMAIL: nut.hiran23@gmail.com
CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/hiran.23?igsh=NmtpY3ZvNnloa2Vk&utm_source=qr
"My work is a blend of street art and surrealism, combining graffiti with thought-provoking colors and elements. I use certain symbols to encourage a deeper analysis within the artwork. I hope viewers can sense the underlying nuances and hidden meanings embedded in my pieces."

Grow, for Once

Almost grown and bloomed, but it has always been just *almost*. We fight to improve, yet we are constantly
hindered by life's circumstances. Growth is repeatedly interrupted despite the effort, the striving, the genuine attempt.
But there are so many things beyond our control—forces we can't direct. All we can do is keep growing, and growing,
even when cut down or blocked. Grow forward, grow onward. Even if we never fully bloom, we will continue to grow, to move
forward, again and again.

I Have to act cool

In a society where people speak carelessly, we are forced to endure words thrown around
without any sense of responsibility for the emotional toll they take on listeners or passersby.
Some words cut deeply, wounding more than they should. After all, we are just humans
who can feel—and we’re cool, too. Yet, those harsh, piercing words leave us no choice but to
hurt and silently heal ourselves, all while keeping a calm exterior and playing it cool, day after day.

Devoured?

If we are dominated, will we truly be consumed? Or perhaps, the opposite is true.
What seems like being devoured might actually be a display of victory.
Whether it is submission or triumph depends on how people perceive it.
The perspective shifts based on where one stands in that moment.
Will you allow yourself to be devoured, or will you fight to survive and succeed? The choice is yours.

Muay Thai

This is another collaboration with a Thai clothing brand, and it’s my latest work.
The design pays homage to the Thai identity by drawing from traditional Thai martial arts,
specifically *Muay Thai*. I reinterpreted the art form into my own style. The character in
the artwork wears a crocodile, a playful nod to the famous Muay Thai move “Crocodile Tail Whip.”

Maha Deva 01

This collection was created to playfully comment on the modern fascination with
deities and spiritual beliefs, which have gained a strong following recently. The deity
in this piece was inspired by the Hindu goddess Kali. The core idea was to invent my own deity,
taking inspiration from real gods and goddesses that people commonly worship today.

Maha Deva 02

This collection also stems from the current interest in deities and spiritual beliefs.
The deity in this piece was inspired by the legendary northern Thai creature,
the *four ears and five eyes monster*. The idea was to create a fictional deity of my own,
drawing inspiration from real mythological beings that are widely revered.

Maha Deva 03

This collection was intended to reflect modern beliefs in deities. The inspiration
for this deity came from Arachne, who, while not a god, was a mortal skilled enough
in weaving to rival the goddess Athena. At the time of creating this piece, I was deeply
engrossed in sewing myself. As with the other works in this series,
the goal was to create an imagined deity in my own style.

Tiger

This was a collaboration with a Thai clothing brand during the Year of the Tiger. The brief was to incorporate a tiger,
fitting with the theme of the year. I decided to design my character wearing a tiger costume.
In this context, the tiger symbolizes power, authority, and grandeur. Additionally, I included words that carry positive
meanings to further enhance the piece's auspicious impact.

The Final Moments of a Fruit

The expression on its face seems calm, yet beneath the surface lies a sense of unease.
Worry fills the air as it remains trapped under the weight of pressure.
Surrounded by countless knives, all poised and waiting for the moment
they will slice the fruit into pieces. It sits quietly on the kitchen table, on an ordinary,
uneventful holiday—nothing special at all.

We Are All Controlled by Alien Creatures

Soft, fluffy creatures with adorable faces. We easily fall for the charm of these beings, captivated
by their irresistible cuteness. Their pleading body language has us completely entranced,
leaving us powerless. Trapped in the cycle of monthly purchases of treats and wet food,
we offer it up in exchange for the brief joy of feeling their soft fur.