SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2024

BKKIF Artist  
ARTIST: MONTY
COUNTRY: Thailand
EMAIL: montyy.bkk@gmail.com
CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/monty.bkk/
https://www.instagram.com/388road/
MONTY was born in 2002 in Bangkok. He first picked up a pencil to draw at the age of 3 and has consistently pursued his passion for creating art. MONTY enjoys experimenting with various artistic approaches, including Illustration, painting, mixed media, animation, and art toys, to convey different perspectives on life through comparisons and surrealism with a playful touch. In the past year, he launched his first art toy collection, "Infected Human Organ," which explores bacterial infections caused by human behaviors and reflects on human life, conducts from a fresh take.

[Infected Organ] Poster Design

The poster design for the launch of the art toy collection Infected Organ, scheduled for June 21-23 at Central World, captures the concept of internal organs living happily inside the body, which is portrayed as their home. The design also presents bacteria lurking and attacking within this "home," adding depth to the narrative and aligning with the collection's theme.

[Infected Organ] Infected Bladdy

This motion graphic design tells the story of an infection in Bladdy (the bladder), focusing on the importance of regular urination to help the bladder eliminate waste from the body. Holding in urine or not drinking enough water can easily lead to infections in this organ. The visuals will depict the pain and suffering of internal organs caused by our unhealthy habits, emphasizing that these issues are preventable with proper self-care.

Hostage

An acrylic painting, sized 70x90 cm, depicting Bronchy Brother (the lungs) inhaling smoke and pointing a gun at the heart. The piece conveys internal conflict, as even the white lung, symbolizing good health, participates in self-destruction, while the black lung reflects the damage already done. The act of pointing a gun at the heart highlights the severe impact on the circulatory system and overall health.

Iscreamible House

This commissioned project involves creating a home decoration piece using acrylic paint on a canvas under the concept of "The House of Ice Cream." The design challenge is to blend key life experiences and personal characteristics of the client into a visually engaging artwork. The final piece will not only serve as a home decoration but also reflect meaningful life stories, showcasing vibrancy, emotions, and past experiences.

SMOKE (Single Cover Illustration)

The cover design, a commissioned project, for the single SMOKE by White Monkey was created based on the song's narrative, which reflects the city's vibrant lights and the joy of personal time. The artists provided an open brief, allowing for creative expression based on the emotions and feelings derived from listening to the album.

[Infected Organ] Bladdy's Hidden Foe

The image of a Bean (brain) holding a chattering teeth toy symbolizes that everything—whether behavior or events—has an underlying cause. Just as the brain operates behind the scenes of speech and actions, it controls and influences decisions and expressions. It reminds us that the brain is the unseen force shaping everything we say and do. This is expressed through an acrylic painting.

[Infected Organ] Original Comics

Infected Organ Comic is a comic that tells the story of bacterial infections in the internal organs, caused by human behaviors that are often done unconsciously. These behaviors lead to health problems within the body, which is portrayed as our home. The story features main characters such as Bean (brain), Bladdy (bladder), Stomer (stomach), Ova (ovary), and Anti Twin (antibiotic). Each character highlights specific issues, while also symbolically addressing prevention and solutions in an engaging and entertaining way.

[Infected Organ] Toy

This art toy project presents a narrative about bacterial infections that affect the internal organs of the body. It aims to communicate the hidden, tiny threats that can cause serious consequences when they infiltrate the body, which is portrayed as a home for vital organs. When these infections occur, they disrupt the functioning of the organs, leading to inevitable problems. The characters designed for this project include BEAN (brain), Bladdy (bladder), Bronchy Brothers (lungs), OVA (ovary), and Anti Twin (antibiotic). Each character symbolizes different aspects of infections and the ways in which the body fights against them.

Something Behind

The image of a Bean (brain) holding a chattering teeth toy, created using acrylic paint on a 40x50 cm canvas, symbolizes that everything—whether behavior or events—has an underlying cause. Just as the brain operates behind the scenes of speech and actions, it controls and influences decisions and expressions. This piece reminds us that the brain is the unseen force shaping everything we say and do.

A Breath of Balance

The image of Bronchy Brother (lung), featuring both white and black colors within a yin-yang inspired circle, is designed to convey the balance of breathing and the equilibrium of life, which encompasses both joy and sorrow. This balance is realized through breath control. The design employs bright and soothing colors. When the image is oriented with the white lung side up, flowers bloom and display smiling faces. Conversely, when the black lung side is up, the flowers transition from smiling to sorrowful faces. This reflects the dual nature of life, and understanding this balance leads to a deeper understanding of life itself.