Artist: Somnuek Klangnok 
Somnuek Klangnok (Kru Parn) is a Thai artist known for his charming lines that effortlessly evoke smiles. His work has been featured in exhibitions and collaborations, including with River City Bangkok and Central Retail. A portion of the proceeds from his collection with Central Retail supports life-saving heart surgeries for children through The Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand.

Inspiration:
“It took me some time to decide on the right design to use, as I wanted to include something that reflected my Thai identity. I eventually chose an orchid pattern, a flower deeply connected to Thai culture. Since the torito is a fierce and powerful figure, I felt that adding delicate floral motifs would help soften its appearance and create a combination of both cultures.”

Artist: Chira Chirapravati Na Ayudhaya 
Chira Chirapravati Na Ayudhaya is a contemporary sculptor known for creating interactive and joyful art from diverse materials. His work is often displayed in shopping malls, encouraging public engagement, and he’s also recognized for his collaborative approach.

Inspiration: 
“Torito is a sacred bull from Peru that people believe brings power, good fortune, and protects families. When it arrived in Thailand, it retained its own sacred essence, but at the same time, it seemed to have ‘absorbed new energy’ from Thai culture as well. As a Thai artist, I see this Torito not merely as a decorative object or talisman, but as a spirit that has traveled across the world and gradually transformed—not by losing its identity, but by embracing new things, exchanging, and blending the two cultures together.”

Artist: Seimiek (Diego Cornejo)
Evidence of extraordinary ability in the arts as a world-renowned and leading graffiti artist, who was instrumental in the founding of the graffiti scene in Latin America and has been active, innovative and groundbreaking in his 23 year career. Since 2001, Seimiek Diego, a graffiti artist from Lima, has showcased his work in numerous exhibitions across continents, especially in Latin America.

Inspirartion: 
“The Andean Trilogy is a powerful symbol in Peru: the soaring condor represents the heavens (Hanan Pacha), the powerful puma is the earth (Kay Pacha), and the slithering snake is the below (Uku Pacha). I brought the sacred trio to life alongside Peru’s modern day curious cats, delightful dogs and magical fishes, using a fresh color palette to highlight the mix of cultures in the three regions of the coast, the jungle and the mountains. If you look closely, you will find the animals pouncing, playing, creeping and peeking, with the sun in the centre, saying good morning from his balcony window.”