Clarity
100 x 100 cm
Acrylic on canvas
This was the last piece of the series.
After the noise the weight and the constant motion this one came from a quieter place. Where everything stripped back and sharpened. Less emotion on the surface. More intention underneath.
2025 felt like a roller coaster. Highs lows sharp turns and moments of doubt. This painting came at the point where things finally slowed down. Not because the storms stopped but because I learned how to move through them with control.
The form nods to a stormtrooper. Not as a character but as a symbol. Uniform. Discipline. Focus. Standing steady even when chaos surrounds you. No expression. No distraction. Just presence and clarity of purpose.
Clarity is not about having all the answers. It is about knowing what matters and what does not. What to protect. What to let go. Making this felt like alignment. Calm after impact. Order after noise.
Lesson learned. Control is a choice. Clarity is earned.
As the final piece of the series it feels like a closing statement. A pause. A breath. A moment where the vision locks in.
Finished. Delivered. Clear. #prontopixel
š· @nelz.m
Battling Demons
100 x 100 cm
Acrylic on canvas
2025 was a rough year.
Some years feel like a straight line. This one was a roller coaster. Highs lows sharp turns and moments where all you can do is hold on and keep moving.
Running @aglxyco through it all felt a lot like making this painting. From the outside things may look controlled and intentional. Up close every layer came with pressure doubt and decisions that tested my patience and emotional capacity.
I came home and painted night after night. Layer by layer. No shortcuts. Every section had to be flat clean and strong. That discipline mirrors how I build and how I lead. Whether through AGLXY or my personal work as ProntoPixel the process demands presence focus and accountability.
Some nights this felt like work. Other nights it was the only place where things made sense. Painting forced me to slow down and sit with discomfort instead of reacting to it. Through that process I reflected deeply and chose to grow. To be a better father. A better husband. A better leader. And ultimately a better human.
This piece became a reflection of the roller coaster itself. Learning when to lean in when to brace and when to trust the momentum. Choosing growth over ego. Consistency over chaos. Long term thinking over short term emotion.
Battling Demons is not just about struggle. It is about staying on the ride even when it is unpredictable.
Now that it is finished and delivered to a good friend who commissioned it the feeling is bittersweet. Letting it go feels like stepping off the ride knowing it shaped who I am now.
On to what is next #prontopixel
š· @nelz.m
Thrilled to unveil my latest piece, Titled: āThe Robots Are Taking Over.ā Commissioned by a friend, this 100cm x 100cm acrylic on canvas will soon find its new home. Canāt wait to see it displayed! š¤ #prontopixel #artandlove #acryliconcanvas
Looking for a custom piece for your space?
Slide into my DM to know more. š«¶šø
š· @nelz.m
PROJECT NAME: Burnt Ends: Brand Universe Development
CLIENT: @burntends.sg@burntends.bakery.sg@burntendshospitalitygroup
SCOPE: Identity Design, Illustration System, Packaging, Merchandise, Product Extensions, Spatial Graphics
OVERVIEW:
Long-term creative partnership spanning over 10 years.
Development of core brand assets and continuous expansion of the Burnt Ends visual universe across physical
and cultural touchpoints.
FOUNDATION:
Creation of the Burnt Ends flaming skull.
An iconic mark designed for adaptability across scale, material, and medium - a mark that moved beyond design into culture.
SYSTEM BUILD:
Development of an illustration-led visual language rooted in fire, intensity, and craft. Structured to evolve across applications while maintaining a unified identity.
APPLICATIONS:
Packaging systems (retail, takeaway, product lines)
Merchandise (apparel, pins, collectibles)
Product graphics (hot sauces, coffee, seasonal releases)
Murals and spatial graphics
Print and collateral.
Outputs designed as modular components
within a larger brand system.
APPROACH:
Illustration-driven identity with emphasis on texture, contrast, and character. Designed to live both in-hand and in-space - from small format objects to large scale murals.
NOTES:
A cumulative body of work built through iteration over time.
Not defined by a single campaign, but by the consistency of a visual language applied across years.
PROJECT NAME: Mercedes Benz Indonesia Star Arena 2018
CLIENT: @mercedesbenzid
SCOPE: Event Concepting, Spatial Experience, Art Direction, Cultural Programming, Vehicle Artwork
OVERVIEW:
Lifestyle driven launch experience developed for the new Mercedes Benz A Class at Star Arena, Senayan City.
Built around immersive installations, layered visual systems, environmental graphics, and interactive exhibition moments designed to connect automotive culture with art, food, music, and audience experience.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING:
Collaboration with Michelin Star Chef Dave Pynt @dpynto and the Burnt Ends Singapore squad @burntends.sg to deliver a live fire dining experience for over 400 invited guests during opening night.
NOTES:
Mercedes Benz also provided the opportunity to create a one of one CLA vehicle wrap, a mark that moved beyond static design into physical experience.
Happy birthday to one of the people helping keep the AGLXY machine moving behind the scenes. @vcr.al
Most people only see the final outcome but not the pressure, problem solving, late nights, constant coordination, and unpredictability it takes to build and sustain something over time. Victor has been part of that process through many chapters of the journey.
Weāve grown together through wins, mistakes, stressful moments, last minute pivots, and everything in between. Thatās part of building something real.
Appreciate the energy, patience, loyalty, and willingness to continue evolving with the team and the brand.
Wishing you more clarity, stronger leadership, better health, bigger opportunities, and many more wins ahead.
Keep building. Keep growing.
Happy birthday brother ā¾ļø #aglxyco
My wife keeps saying
- you wear that jacket way too much. š
But honestlyā¦ a good denim jacket is supposed to be lived in. Thrown on without thinking. Worn until it starts carrying stories of its own.
Still a wild milestone to me that this is @aglxyco for @wranglerjeansid - One of those things that sounds normal now but wouldāve blown our minds years ago.
So yeah babeā¦ Iāll probably keep wearing it tomorrow too.
People love saying streetwear is dead.
Maybe the hype cycles are.
Maybe the copy paste culture is.
Maybe the era of everyone chasing the same silhouette, same trend, same algorithm is.
But real culture?
Real storytelling?
Real community?
That never dies.
Back in December 2024, @aglxyco , @pestlemortarclothing , and @dontblamethekids came together to prove something bigger than a collaboration. We wanted to show that Southeast Asia isnāt just āemergingā anymore - itās shaping its own language, its own identity, and its own future.
Different countries. Different perspectives. Same energy.
S.E.A NO BOUNDS.
S.E.A NO BORDERS.
This was never about competing with the world.
It was about reminding ourselves that we already belong in the conversation. š
#aglxyco
Back in university, Benny Gold was one of the ones we looked up to. A lot of how we approach design today traces back to his mindset, clean, intentional, always in the details. When we were just starting Ageless Galaxy, we flew to LA and made our way to SF to meet him. We were excited, ready to learn, ready to build. What we didnāt realize at the time, he was actually in the process of shutting his store down. On the flight back, that moment stuck with us. He was closing a chapter and we were just opening ours. It made us think about how fragile this journey can be, and at that time it hit different.
But we kept going. We stayed in touch, and Benny always showed love and shared game when it mattered. Years later, what started as a what if became real. Benny Gold x Ageless Galaxy. Even with his brand not active at the time, we came together and built something honest. He flew out, connected with the community, and we designed side by side. You can see it in the details, Terry the Space Shuttle in a BG colorway, the golden tooth hidden in there if you know you know, and that last graphic taking SF fog energy and blending it with our batik cloud language. San Francisco to Jakarta. Two cities, one respect. This one was special. We also have a podcast episode from that time that hasnāt dropped yet, a lot of gems in there for designers, founders, anyone building something from nothing. Stay tuned.
