I'm pleased to finally reveal that I did the illustrations for Bowmore's Year of the Dragon packaging; 15 and 18-year single malt editions. A worldwide duty-free exclusive, so keep an eye out for them during your next transit ✈️
Thanks to Art Director: @knifethatclown and Copywriter: @ravinduwilegoda for the opportunity! @publicisgroupe_sg 🙌
Here's the concept for the packaging:
Mastering a craft is the hardest journey of all. The secret lies not in talent, luck, or good fortune – but in the unwavering will to persevere. This limited-edition packaging mirrors the hard-won success of Bowmore – a master craftsman of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – with an old Chinese tale of perseverance.
🐟“The Carp Leaps Over The Dragon’s Gate (鲤跃龙门)” 🐉
It tells of a humble carp's daring odyssey to the Dragon's Gate on top of a fierce waterfall. Along with countless others, the carp swims against the turbulent waves cascading from above, and patiently ascends - against all odds, it takes the final leap! With a miraculous transformation, the once-humble carp emerges as a mighty dragon 🐲
The unboxing experience of the pack echoes the concept of transformation. While the story of the ascent unfolds on the outside, the inside of the box reveals the triumphant dragon, looming above a single malt scotch perfected over centuries of refinement ✨
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来来回回 Hin und Her
My upcoming solo show at 发生记 Usual Diary (上海Shanghai) — a homecoming show of sorts, 7 years after my very first exhibition at their gallery.
来来回回 lái lái huí hui literally means "come come; return return", but more tellingly gestures towards life's constant back-and-forth — never quite the same when we return and never quite the same when we leave.
I'm excited to be back. See you on the 8th of May ☆～（ゝ。∂）
Key visual for @acm_sg 's Crossing Cultures programme happening this weekend, supported by @bloomberg . T'was great fun bringing these museum artifacts to life 🫚🕊️! Check out their page for more info ☆～（ゝ。∂）
Curation and Production:
@mama.magnet
(thanks for the opportunity and trust!)
Design:
@deathoftypography
#asiancivilisationsmuseum
Pepper & Wine, I'm Doing Fine!
My solo show at @therad.berlin (still showing!)
All prints produced by @drucken3000
Knitted tapestry produced with @juleschlaicht_
Finally got down to editing these pics, which—considering the egg-like centre piece—is pretty timely! 🥚
Have an eggy weekend ☆～（ゝ。∂）
#riso #risoprint #berlinexhibition
inverted – not inverted
4.look of my bachelor collection.
This look explores the tale of The Hare and the Hedgehog, particularly in the contrast between its titular characters; fast and slow; (over)confidence and cunning but most saliently, soft and prickly.
The 2-colour inverted jacquard knit motif further echos this concept of opposites.
Made in collaboration with artist @kennlam fashion desiner @juleschlaicht_
Design by : Jule Schlaich @juleschlaicht_
Artwork by : Kenn Lam @kennlam
Photography by : Delali Ayivi @delaliayivi
Model : Johanna Stoll @kaenguruwetter
Model : Yasmin Thin @yasminthinqi
Knitting machine : Kniterate @kniterate
Yarn : Hamburgerwollfabrik @hamburgerwollfabrik
🕊️ Wee announcement 🕊️:
I'll be boothing at GAF Shanghai International Illustration Art Expo 2026! @gafartfair.official
May 1st - 3rd, see you there ☆～（ゝ。∂）!
朋友们，上海五月一号见！🕺🪩✨
#gaf2026 #gafartfair #gafshanghai #gaf插画艺术节
Illustration for @vittlesmagazine ’s 10-part Chinatown series, guest edited by @angelahuii — exploring how Chinatowns across the UK are changing, dispersing, and being reshaped by migration, students, and food culture. Thanks for the trust and concept, @jonathandnunn ! Was an absolute joy reconstructing and subverting the Chinese gates in London’s Chinatown, themselves built by an English architect ⛩️🏮🐉 — a fitting symbol for the ever-changing nature of Chinatowns, with food often the one constant across these shifting spaces. What’s your favourite detail? ☆～（ゝ。∂）
Happy Year of the Horse 🐴! May your flame burn gently and brilliantly around those who matter 🔥🐎!
#cny2026 #yearofthehorse #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear
Pepper & Wine, I'm Doing Fine!
Join me next week at my solo show at @therad.berlin — often the place where my old love 🌶️ and new 🍷 convene. Fittingly, both old and new works will be on display for the next few months, as we thaw back into our spicy, thirsty selves ☆～（ゝ。∂）
Vernissage: 19 Feb, Thu, from 18:00
📍The Rad
Friedelstraße 30, 12047 Berlin
#exhibitionposter #naturalwine #risograph #risoprint
Tauben3000 | 3-colour risograph print produced by @drucken3000
A wee tribute to two long-running loves:
pigeons, and my printing pals, Drucken3000 🕊️🪩✨!
The idea was to fit as many pigeons as possible into a single frame. How many can you spot? ˎ₍•ʚ•₎ˏˏ₍•ɞ•₎ˎ
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#risograph #riso #risoprint
