SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2024

BKKIF Artist  
ARTIST: KOL 八岐大雨
COUNTRY: China
EMAIL: wuzhouyu1219@gmail.com
CONTACT: zhoudayu_er
litter red book:八岐大雨
Kol is a free-spirited and wild illustrator. Drawing fantastical adventure stories has been a dream nurtured since childhood, often imagined under the covers. They also love creating in the carefree style of children's doodles. Sincerely hoping to focus on "drawing with joy in both body and mind," they strive to make peace with themselves in the simplicity of everyday life, let go of unnecessary obsessions, and embrace their own wilderness.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:take the stage

In a bustling city, the famous Top Cheese Company produces the legendary Golden Cheese. Nick, a blue mouse thief, successfully steals the cheese, sparking a chase by the company's employees. However, an encounter between Nick and employee Peter changes everything. With Nick's help, the employees unite and secure better working conditions.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company

In this bustling city, there is a famous company—the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company. The cheese produced here is renowned far and wide, making it a paradise for countless cheese lovers.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:Lively cheese shop

The "Golden Cheese" from the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company is freshly made every day at 5 p.m. Without fail, long lines form in front of the cheese shop at this time, with a steady stream of people eager to taste the Golden Cheese.

Nick and the Golden Cheese

The people who manage to get their hands on the Golden Cheese are overjoyed, and it’s said that those who taste it will experience endless happiness. Meanwhile, away from the crowd, a small blue mouse appears in disguise. His name is Nick, a highly skilled phantom thief, and he, too, is deeply captivated by the scent of the Golden Cheese.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:statue

Even late at night, the employees of the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company are still busily coming and going. The employees enjoy generous benefits, including the privilege of buying the "Golden Cheese" without having to wait in line. However, they often work overtime late into the night, with weekend shifts and evening overtime being the norm. The boss's statue at the entrance always greets them alongside the moonlight as they finish their shifts.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:wanted notice

Nick and the Golden Cheese:The Phantom Thief Mouse is here!

Nick, the Phantom Thief Mouse, skillfully evaded all the surveillance and traps of the cheese company. He was determined to steal the Golden Cheese.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:The boss was furious.

The next morning, the company employees discovered the news of the stolen cheese, and panic and anger immediately spread. The company quickly assembled a task force, ordering the employees to catch the mouse that had stolen the cheese.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:A game of cat and mouse.

Nick and the Golden Cheese:Peter is the hero.

BKKIF ARTIST SPECIAL

More Artwork/Merchandise:

KOL’s Exhibition Experience:
•Israel Yao Mountain Contemporary Art Foundation Animation Festival – Exhibitor (animation sketches)
•Lasweef Art Museum – Exhibitor (animation sketches)
•Kyoto HOP Exhibition / SPURT Exhibition – Exhibitor (CANDY illustration series)
•Shanghai DeQiu Illustration Town “Beyond the Boundary” Emerging Artists Exhibition (illustration series “Hello, I Am a Child” and “A Love Letter to the Workers”)
•Hangzhou Liangzhu Yubird Collection – Installation (“A Love Letter to the Workers” series)
•Beijing THEBOX Chaowai – Exhibitor (“The Phantom Thief Mouse and the Golden Cheese” series)

Phantom Thief Mouse series stickers.

The Phantom Thief Mouse – Nick series stickers feature a collection of Nick’s quirky and mischievous expressions from the picture book story.

The Phantom Thief Mouse’s wanted poster (doodle version).

After discovering the wanted posters in the city, the Phantom Thief Mouse reworked them, attempting to shift the suspicion onto the Cat Thief.

Nick’s plan.

Nick, the Phantom Thief Mouse, discovered the location of the factory where the famous Invincible Delicious Cheese Company produced the Golden Cheese. He began meticulously planning how to steal the Golden Cheese and its secret recipe without anyone noticing.

The boss of the cheese company.

Upon learning that the Golden Cheese and its secret recipe had been stolen, the boss was reprimanding the employees of the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company. He issued an order to catch the thief who stole the Golden Cheese within a week.

The night of the working people.

Peter, feeling disheartened after countless failed attempts to catch the Phantom Thief Mouse, was on the verge of giving up. With the deadline set by the boss just around the corner, he was convinced that he would soon be fired from the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company. Just then, by chance, he unexpectedly encountered the Phantom Thief Mouse.

An exciting speech.

The employees gathered in a secret location, where Nick showcased the Golden Cheese to them. He told them that only through their united effort could they fight for better pay and working conditions from the company.

The Phantom Thief Mouse’s next plan.

Nick began telling the employees of the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company about his new plan—how they could take down the evil boss and fight for their rights.

Negotiation skills.

Peter and the employees stormed into the Invincible Delicious Cheese Company, filled with determination. They bravely negotiated with the company, ultimately forcing it to make concessions by improving working conditions and raising wages.

Peter’s childhood summer.

Nick the Phantom Thief Mouse’s “Code of Honor” Shop.

The merchandise illustrations for this event.Looking forward to the Phantom Thief Mouse meeting everyone in Bangkok!