SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2024

ARTIST: Mai Kaze
COUNTRY: Thailand
EMAIL: kaogangkaze@gmail.com
CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/toh_story/
https://www.instagram.com/lamoon_artgallery/
I am an artist who loves drawing, and most of my artwork is created on my phone with the creativity flowing from my fingertips. I don’t use a stylus(touch pen) because I feel a greater sense of freedom when I draw with my fingers. The character I created, named "Toh" came to life one day when I was lying in a dark room. I was feeling hopeless and discouraged, so I grabbed my phone and drew. I am nearsighted, and if I had wasted time looking for a stylus (touch pen) that day, I probably wouldn’t have created this character.

Origin

Toh is a character born from despair and hopelessness, seeking to carve out a small world of his own, filled with happiness, in order to keep moving forward with hope.

Started to come into existence

Started to come into existence, the world that Toh created with his little moments of happiness, to carry on living in the real world.

Trustworthy

Trustworthy and honest, the truest part of our lives is the inner voice that reflects a pure, innocent love, much like a white daisy.

Loved Meals

Sometimes the things that bring happiness may be small and easily overlooked, like a fried egg with rice and a can of soft drink.

Loved Fruits

Sometimes the things that bring happiness may come in the form of a favorite fruit.

Loved Hobbies "Sleep"

Sometimes the things that bring happiness can be found in the simple act of sleeping on a favorite spot.

Loved Hobbies "Activities"

Sometimes the things that bring happiness can be fulfilled by engaging in activities that bring joy.

Loved Companions "Myself"

Happiness can be found only when we become true friends to ourselves.(The dragon character that accompanies the "Toh" is a reflection of the author, born in the Year of the Dragon.)

Loved Companions "My pets"

Happiness can arise from our surroundings, and our pets play a vital role in bringing happiness into our lives.

From Youthful to Adulthood

In reality, the happiness or inner voice within us has been with us since childhood. It's just that the busyness of our lives today makes us forget. If you search for it, your "Toh" will always be waiting for you in your heart.