ARTISTS / Mariko Toey

Mariko Toey, born in 1997 in Thailand, is the creator of the beloved Lonely Girls character. She is always on the lookout for new and enjoyable experiences, and draws inspiration from her favourite artist, Edward Hopper. Mariko's passion for art has led her to study the biographies and works of many world-renowned artists, and she aspires to join their ranks.

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Mariko is skilled in creating images of girls in different environments within her artwork, and the box-shaped cartoon style is her signature. Mariko enjoys seeing things transformed into box-shape figures, and the box-shaped characters are her way of expressing adventure in this magical world. The unique character designs, combined with bright and vivid childlike illustrations, are eye-catching and evoke a sense of innocence and playfulness that resonate with many collectors. Mariko's artworks have also captured the hearts of many and are well-loved by the public.

 

Education

2021         Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Thailand

 

Solo Exhibition

2022         Lonely Girl, Central The Original Store, Bangkok, Thailand

 

Group Exhibition

2023        Sneaker Party, Bangkok, Thailand     

                 Text Center Star, Thailand     

                 Childhood Memory, Galleria Benetti, Bkk, Thailand

2022        CO-ART SPACE, Union Square, Bangkok, Thailand

                 Sneaker Killer, Siam Center, Bangkok, Thailand

 

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