SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2025

BKKIF Artist  
ARTIST: svn
COUNTRY: Thailand
EMAIL: svnsinfo@gmail.com
CONTACT: https://svndrink.carrd.co/
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Welcome to the neon lit sanctuary created by SVN.

I used to have strange surreal dreams growing up and ever since I started creating my own art, I have been desperately trying to replicate what I felt. Pink beaches, real life places twisted into something else. Terrifying, fascinating yet comforting spaces that take place in the back of my mind.

I use painting as a form of exploration of my thoughts, what i couldn't say out loud and everything in between. These are my life experiences translated into surreal dreamscape led by two characters, Eris and Mari.

My paintings has been my personal haven and I hope - from the bottom of my heart that you will find some comfort and reside in it too.

Stay soft, stay hopeful, dare to dream !

NEW KIND OF HELL

When familiarity and nostalgia became a weapon. The things you love became what slowly kills you, their claws twisted deep inside your mind until you're unable to enjoy what's in front of you. There are different versions of you in the scene and every single one of them looked happier. Looking back now, A small part of you was lost somewhere in the shallow water of a hotel pool, in the grains of sand. Living in permanent sunset vacation.

" I have always loved unicorns, glossy balloons and those glass ball we used to roll around for fun "

" The hotel and colorful pools are now filled with poison , your beach vacation has now ended "

" It's time to live once more, comeback or don't "

THE GALLERY

The gallery is a cruel place.

Sacrifices for the art. How far are you willing to go to achieve a fleeting dream. Your head is severed. Your hand is breaking apart. You sit on a blade just to see if there's an exit. This ugly cycle never ended.

How could anything justified this senseless self inflicted torture? Desperate fool. You painted cities out of your own blood and it's far from enough.

PEDESTAL

" In my eyes, I see a saint. Lady of mercy dressed in white. "

" I don't understand why she has been trying to tell me she's only human "

Love towards an idealized version of something isn't love. It is at best, a delusion. A selfish worship with no regards to the person you adore.

To love someone, you must learn to love their cracks below the facade. Even if it feels like jumping into the void.

MAKE YOUR OWN HEAVEN

Life after death.

After a traumatic experience, Eris had started to see a unicorn with blinding pink glow following her in her wake. Mocking, reminding her of her recent "failure" . Its mouth whispering the word coward, replicating what she attempted to do. Up high, there on the ceiling.

Her face in the mirror reflection has a knowing smile, daring her to confront it. A black-eyed angel by her side has an empty expression, staring straight into death.

" It was never your fault "

SYNTHETIC SOULS - ERIS

Character design of an original character, Eris.

A person who's slowly losing their humanity piece by piece. Clinging on to life - to anything to avoid becoming just a walking shell . An embodiment of a desperate stubborn will to live that can be found in everyone, no matter the struggle, no matter what you lose, no matter how much damage you took. You will live and you will learn to embrace it with your whole heart.

SYNTHETIC SOULS - MARI

Character design of an original character, Mari.

A deity, divine creation, something sacred or -- are there some truths to that statement at all? When you live somewhere above your whole life, surrounded by your own echoes and loud choirs. The experience can be alienating that when you left, you felt less human. More of a statue. A pale saint statuette with growing cracks.

Here comes the journey to learn how to live life again.

SHELLTRADE, THE GREEN GALLERY

" Have you look down at your own hands and wished that you were something else entirely? Come to our store ! Pick a new head, new eyes whatever you may choose !! "

Dysmorphia and human body. This painting series explore the feeling of disgust towards your own appearance by turning them into a scene of luxury store that sells new whole bodies for you to pick, from head to toe.

" You can even stick wings to your own back, nothing is out of reach ! "

SHELLTRADE, THE YELLOW GALLERY

" Will I be happier if I am something else entirely ? But would that still be me? I'm sure I'd grow to hate it again no matter what I become .. ugh.. "

" So no point buying it then? Yes? "

" I guess..? "

" you already hate this one, you'd hate that one even more .. and "

" just save your money for the drinks "

The conversation can be heard near the glass showcase. The two woman chuckled, already walked away before the salesman can get them.

SHELLTRADE, PORTRAIT OF A LADY

" You will learn to love, hate and be thankful for it "

Somewhere, someone speaks up from above. It wasn't god, it was just someone. A human much like you telling you to love yourself more. Such a terrifying thought.

HOW DO YOU TREAT YOURSELF?

To love your own self is a struggle, it's much harder than giving it away to someone else. Why does pouring into your own cup is so difficult ? I kept stabbing myself into my own foot and I think I deserve all the blood.

The more I bleed, the more I realized I'm only making it harder for myself. It was never worth it. The least I could do is to stop. Be less harsh to yourself. Live and enjoy it!