art by SHENIMATION
bkk UNZINE art magazine aims to showcase the talents of artists and to bring creativity and community to audiences around the world.
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
Down to just a little over one month until Thailand’s only art-forward celebration of the incredible visuals that power comics: the 4th annual BKK Comics Art Festival! Don’t forget to join us at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre for the comics exhibition, workshops and panels and meet a treasure trove of artists, both local and international.
In the coming weels, keep your eyes on bkkunzine as we roll out official updats, such as special guests, participating artists and vendors, and event programming.
This month’s issue, “Unseen,” inspired interesting interpretations of the theme and as always, we’re so grateful to those who contributed.
There are many changes also coming for UNZINE 95, with Monday Night Draw! being our weekly gathering for anyone interested in art… come wind down and spend an engaging evening at Bangkok’s unseen art oasis!
Check out our event schedule for more information.
Next month’s theme is….
Accepting submissions now through September 25th.
This year, we’re announcing all our monthly themes in advance so you’ll have more time to prepare your artwork! Please feel free to submit to any of our themes in advance!
featured artist
SPOILED APPLES
by SHENIMATION
Procreate
I made this piece a while ago, most likely for a D&D character I had in mind, though I never ended up using it. My art style has shifted since then, but I still think it came out pretty cute! The character was meant to be a sort of slime-based engineer or tinkerer, one of those inventive, handy types who always has tools and little contraptions at the ready.
It was fun to imagine how a “slime engineer” might look and function in a fantasy setting, a bit of steampunk vibe. Even though I don’t remember the exact class or archetype I was going for, probably something along the lines of an artificer or mechanic type.
Freelance Artist, Digital Artist, Animator
Shen is a freelance artist who considers herself an introvert. She enjoys reading books from authors all around the world. Currently she is reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and is loving it.
UNSEEN ENTITIES
by KARTHIKAY LALOTRA
Photoshop
“Unseen” looks at spirits, souls, and ghosts, things we know exist but can’t see. This poster tries to give them a presence through atmosphere, texture, and subtle typography instead of showing them literally. I explored historical spirit photography and modern horror posters for inspiration, then tested a few drafts with glowing type, fading letters, and smoky textures. The final design refines these ideas to suggest something unseen, balancing mystery and clarity. The result is a poster that feels immersive, thought-provoking, and visually intriguing.
Graphic Designer
Karthikay’s journey in design began when he was just 12. A simple interest in photo editing and experimenting with Photoshop soon grew into a deep passion for creativity and visual expression. Over the years, he has explored different aspects of design, constantly learning and refining his skills. What was once just a hobby has now become an integral part of who he is, shaping not only his creative outlook but also his career aspirations in the design world.
UNDER THE SABONG
by CHARTLAJAM
acrylic on paper
You may not see this on Thai media as often in 2025 that Buddhist monks are exposed for so many shady practices including spending millions of temple donation money on a girl. Yes, high level monks vs one lady. Saaaaa..tuuuuu.
Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer
Purely Bangkokian, Chartlajam moves everywhere throughout the year but is now back to Bangkok for good. She received a degree in fashion design but her main art skills are crafting jewelry and graphic design. For illustration, her comfort zone is the freehand pen sketching in her small sketch book.
UNSEEN COMICS
by SKETCHMAN BORIS
marker and colored pencil on paper
For this theme, “UNSEEN,” I wanted to submit a drawing representing something I’ve been feeling lately. A lot of my ideas are still unseen as I draw them but don’t take the time to format and publish them. So BoBo, my alter ego is questioning me why I keep doing this and pretend it’s normal
Comic Artist
Boris Aravindabalan, aka “Sketchman Boris,” is the founder of bkk UNZINE art magazine. Growing up in India, Boris discovered his love for drawing and, combined with hours and hours of cartoons and movies, he realized that not only did he just love reading and watching stories, but he also wanted to have the same impact on others as the creators whose work he enjoyed had on him.
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next month’s theme is….
Accepting submissions NOW through SEPTEMBER 25th
LAST CALL!
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14 - 26 October 2025
@ the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
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