art by ZAWADI NOEL
bkk UNZINE art magazine aims to showcase the talents of artists and to bring creativity and community to audiences around the world.
HERE WE GO!
Mark your calendars, folks… Starting 14 October, don’t miss our signature event of the year: the 4th annual BKK Comics Art Festival, Thailand’s only art-forward celebration of the incredible visuals that power comics! Come see the spectacular art we’ve curated from comics creators from Thailand and around the world on the 5th floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, right here in the center of Bangkok (BTS National Stadium station). And on the weekend of 25 and 26 October, the two-day convention is chock full of workshops, panels, giveaways… and chances to meet amazing artists, both local and international.
Official updates, such as special guests, participating artists and vendors, and event programming can be found here.
In the meantime, enjoy this month’s issue, “Storytelling,” tying into the festival’s theme which highlights the unique medium of comics and its marriage of words and pictures to form narrative.
And if you’re free on Monday evenings, drop by UNZINE 95 for our weekly Monday Night Draw! We’ve been having a blast hanging out, engaging in boisterous discussions and creating art… come wind down and spend a fun evening at Bangkok’s unseen art oasis!
Check out our event schedule for more information.
Next month’s theme is….
Accepting submissions now through November 25th.
featured artist
WORSHIP
by ZAWADI NOEL
digital painting, Clip Studio Paint
I drew this illustration on my flight back to the US from Thailand. It depicts a couple from an old story idea of mine. Their story is about an agoraphobic angel living in an old Manhattan apartment on the Lower East Side who falls in love with the woman who delivers his groceries.
Animator, Designer, Illustrator, Painter, Sculptor, Performance Artist
Zawadi is an artist whose work centers on honoring and uplifting marginalized communities through fantasy. His art style is influenced by Japanese manga and French comics. Zawadi has spent over 20 years creating custom comics from individuals, and coaching artists of all ages on how to strengthen their technique, imagination, critical thinking and storytelling.
MOM STILL BLOCKS OUR CHAT
by CHARTLAJAM
ball pen and marker on paper
Mom found notes that I wrote when I was 7 year-old about her attitude to her young daughter. Mom said just started to sense the compassion in that message to her rage. I was in a lot of pain from her "first time mom mistakes" thingy. The pain lessens through the years, but never disappears. I was very challenged to let my adult self comfort my 7 year-old ass that mom was having difficult times and even now she doesn't really get better but it's me who kind of changed tthe way to handle her. Now she didn’t talk to me for about 2 months now and I am concerned but I am also happy.
Translation of the note: Mom, she’s easier to get angry. When we just moved to Panas (in Chonburi), we fought everyday. But it gets better lately because dad called and said, "Don't scold Jam that much. Don't spank her and don't be so loud." Mom followed that.
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.
A TORTOISE READING A STORYBOOK IN PEACE
by AKSHIT SETHI
pencil and then drawn over digitally
The storytelling done via one's imagination when reading any storybook or comic is what I wanted to capture in my drawing. I hope that I've somewhat made that possible here. Thank you for seeing this 🙏 I hope that you have a wonderful day ♥️✨🌸
Illustrator, Animator
Akshit is an artist who likes to make character illustrations, animation, pixel art, etc. He hopes that the joy in making art never leaves us.
FIRST FEAR
by IVAN CHEREMISIN
AI Comic
Flashbacks from the youth of the main character of the comic Solo’s Path. You can find the whole story here.
Animator, Designer, Illustrator, Painter, Sculptor, Performance Artist
Ivan has been a professional photographer for 17 years, and lately has been focusing on exhibitions and art. He is also trying to create a comic story using AI.
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next month’s theme is….
Accepting submissions NOW through NOVEMBER 25th
