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The Illusion of What We See
This series was inspired by a Buddhist teaching that encourages us not to believe everything too easily, but to question, reflect, and seek understanding before accepting something as truth.
I interpreted this idea through the concept of Māyā, or illusion. What we see, no matter how beautiful or perfect it may appear, could be only one side of a much more complex reality.
I chose to express this sense of illusion through ambiguity, concealment, and distorted forms. Flowing fabrics, twisting lines, and faces that are hidden or transformed create a world where familiar things become difficult to fully understand.
Black and white are used to represent the different sides of everything, reminding us that nothing should be judged solely by its outward appearance. Meanwhile, the movement and overlapping layers of fabric suggest uncertainty and the possibility that reality may not always be what we believe it to be.
To me, Māyā does not mean that everything we see is false. Rather, it is a reminder that what appears before our eyes may not reveal the whole truth.
Because what we see may be only one side of a reality we have yet to fully understand.
The Illusion of What We See
This series was inspired by a Buddhist teaching that encourages us not to believe everything too easily, but to question, reflect, and seek understanding before accepting something as truth.
I interpreted this idea through the concept of Māyā, or illusion. What we see, no matter how beautiful or perfect it may appear, could be only one side of a much more complex reality.
I chose to express this sense of illusion through ambiguity, concealment, and distorted forms. Flowing fabrics, twisting lines, and faces that are hidden or transformed create a world where familiar things become difficult to fully understand.
Black and white are used to represent the different sides of everything, reminding us that nothing should be judged solely by its outward appearance. Meanwhile, the movement and overlapping layers of fabric suggest uncertainty and the possibility that reality may not always be what we believe it to be.
To me, Māyā does not mean that everything we see is false. Rather, it is a reminder that what appears before our eyes may not reveal the whole truth.
Because what we see may be only one side of a reality we have yet to fully understand.
@konkanya-thepveerakul
I am Konkanya Thepveerakul, a Thai AI artist and visual storyteller working under the name GoldenChiArt. My work explores the intersection of surrealism, symbolism, cultural memory, and contemporary AI-generated imagery, creating dreamlike visual narratives shaped by emotion, imagination, and light. My subjects move freely between nature, mythology, everyday life, and imaginative worlds, yet luminous gold remains a recurring visual language throughout my work. Inspired by childhood memories of Thai temples and the delicate shimmer of gold leaf, this fascination has gradually evolved into my own interpretation of “digital gold”—a bridge between my cultural roots and contemporary AI art. In 2026, my work was selected as one of 12 shortlisted works for Canvas of the Future at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva and exhibited along Quai Wilson. I was also featured as a 2026 Canvas of the Future Artist Spotlight. These experiences strengthened my belief that deeply personal memories and cultural influences can transcend their place of origin and resonate with audiences across cultures. Rather than recreating tradition, I seek to transform its memories, textures, and symbolism into new visual experiences—where heritage, imagination, and artificial intelligence coexist.
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Konkanya Thepveerakul
Oct 21, 2025



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