Come see JAPOC’s work on the 5th floor curved wall (EXHIBITOR E-07, WALL SECTION A) from Tuesday 14 October through Sunday 26 October and meet JAPOC in person during the convention on the weekend of the 25th and 26th (BOOTH A-08)!

EXHIBITOR & VENDOR

JAPOC is a mixed-media artist and paper pop-up illustrator. Her work focuses on storytelling within post-apocalyptic settings. She studied Interior Architecture at KMITL, a background that informs her focus on structure and space. Her core idea is that the breakdown of society allows people to be their true selves, and she finds a unique beauty in cities being reclaimed by nature. Driven by a love for drawing and narrative, she uses several methods to communicate her ideas, including comics, illustrations, zines, and paper pop-up constructions. Across these works, she highlights the simple, daily moments that bring happiness to survivors. A major source of inspiration is the urban environment itself. JAPOC enjoys exploring derelict spaces on foot, finding that the contrast between city life and neglect unexpectedly fuels her imagination with scenarios of escaping the undead. JAPOC’s work has earned several major awards and recognition, including First Place in the 8th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest (2019), Second Place in the LINE WEBTOON Thailand Contest (2020), and Third Place in the ARN Short Story Contest (2021). She continues to fully dedicate her practice to telling stories from the survivor's point of view in collapsed worlds.

about the artwork…

NO RETURN

This piece, having the tagline "Where Survival Begins,” presents a frozen moment in a dense, chaotic urban environment where ordinary life has violently collapsed. Presented as a detailed side-view paper pop-up illustration, the work captures the panic of survivors struggling to outrun the undead. Drawing on an architectural background, the artist meticulously constructs the scene, using the fragility of the paper medium to underscore the vulnerability of the city’s structures and its inhabitants. Beyond the initial chaos, the illustration explores the philosophical point of no return—the exact moment individuals are forced to abandon societal systems and confront their true, unfiltered selves. By focusing on the frantic action, the piece subtly invites viewers to consider their own capacity for survival and the small, necessary acts of resilience that emerge when all seems lost. The tactile, three-dimensional nature of the pop-up format pulls the viewer into the scene, making the desperation palpable.

⚡️ KZZZT! (Static) — To the lone survivors out there… We hope the global collapse and the flesh-hungry mutated haven't ruined your week too badly. "The JAPOC Survival Cache" Heal your battered soul by exploring the remnants of strangers' survival stories at the JAPOC booth. We bring the beauty of ruin to life with original 3D paper pop-up illustrations, story zines, art prints, and stickers that document the thrilling reality of outrunning the undead. Our mission is simple: You aren't just surviving day-to-day—you are #TeamSurvivor. You've accepted your twisted reality and are ready to genuinely connect with other survivors using whatever humanity you have left. We believe this is not the end of our species. You're alive, so use it—even if you're a little messed up. Stop by for supplies and proof that your little acts of joy still matter in the chaos!

JAPOC is currently working on a zombie-themed board game and survival zine series. Upcoming projects include new zine editions, merchandise inspired by my illustrations, and appearances at upcoming zine/art book fairs.

Come visit JAPOC’s booth (A-08) for a selection of zines, art prints and stickers featuring vibrant original illustrations and post-apocalyptic survival themes!