Benzilla
Parinya Sirisinsuk, widely known as Benzilla, is a Bangkok-based artist whose vibrant, multi-dimensional work draws on the bold visual languages of Japanese and American pop culture, sci-fi, and street art. A graduate of Fine and Applied Art from Bangkok University, Benzilla is guided by “LOOOK” - a three-eyed alien character who acts as a curious outsider, offering viewers a shifted perspective on the world around them. Through a dynamic mix of craft painting, spray techniques, and graphic styles, Benzilla creates striking, colorful compositions that blur the lines between innocence, commentary, and imagination. His work is a playful yet probing exploration of identity, otherness, and the unknown.
YOUR CHARACTER “LOOOK” HAS BECOME A CENTRAL FIGURE IN YOUR WORK. WHO IS LOOOK TO YOU, AND WHAT PERSPECTIVE DOES HE OFFER THAT YOU FEEL IS MISSING IN THE WORLD?
Loook is a life form with three eyes. He observes our world with the curiosity of an innocent child. He has no bias and never complains—that’s why he has no mouth.
YOUR VISUAL LANGUAGE IS A VIBRANT MIX OF POP CULTURE, STREET ART, AND SCI-FI. WHAT DRAWS YOU TO THESE SOURCES OF INSPIRATION, AND HOW DO YOU COMBINE THEM INTO SOMETHING UNIQUELY YOUR OWN?
Hundreds of years ago, artists found inspiration in their landscapes, nature, or churches. I also want to draw from my own environment—mainly TV and the art movements from the U.S. and Japan around the time I began making art.
YOU OFTEN DESCRIBE LOOOK AS AN OUTSIDER. IS THAT A FEELING YOU RELATE TO PERSONALLY, OR IS IT A CONCEPTUAL TOOL FOR BROADER STORYTELLING?
In Buddhism, there’s a belief that we are born alone, and we pass away alone. I’m drawn to this idea—it sees life as a journey, where we connect and learn in each moment, and then eventually, we all move on.
THERE’S A PLAYFUL ENERGY IN YOUR WORK, BUT ALSO A SENSE OF REFLECTION AND DEPTH. WHAT IDEAS OR THEMES ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN CONVEYING THROUGH YOUR ART?
My main theme is innocence. I believe in the pure energy it holds, and I want my work to reflect that feeling.
YOU’VE EXHIBITED INTERNATIONALLY IN PLACES LIKE LOS ANGELES, TAIPEI, AND TOKYO. HOW DOES AUDIENCE REACTION TO YOUR WORK VARY ACROSS CULTURES, AND WHAT HAVE YOU TAKEN FROM THOSE EXPERIENCES?
The way people converse during an exhibition is different—it also reflects the culture of the people in each city. I find that really interesting.
WHAT WAS YOUR INITIAL RESPONSE WHEN 4BYSIX INVITED YOU TO TAKE PART IN THIS COLLABORATION?
It’s exciting to have the opportunity to bring an idea to a new material—especially when it’s recycled. To me, it feels like giving something a second life.
4BYSIX USES ART AS A TOOL FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES. HOW DOES THIS ALIGN WITH YOUR OWN BELIEFS ABOUT THE ROLE OF ART IN SOCIETY?
Building a community is important—it’s one of the key parts of art.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE PIECE YOU CREATED FOR THE AUCTION? WHAT WAS YOUR INTENTION BEHIND IT, AND WHERE DOES IT SIT WITHIN YOUR BROADER PRACTICE?
“Alone in the Universe” is a concept I explored for a year. The piece tells the story of someone searching for someone else to share a good moment with.
YOUR WORK OFTEN CELEBRATES IMAGINATION AND CURIOSITY. WHAT DO YOU HOPE AUDIENCES FEEL WHEN THEY ENCOUNTER YOUR PIECE IN THIS CONTEXT?
It’s about exploring the viewer’s inner world to uncover what they truly value in life.
WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED TO EXPLORE NEXT - EITHER WITH LOOOK OR IN YOUR BROADER ARTISTIC JOURNEY?
I want to continue exploring this journey with Loook for as long as possible—and soon, with new characters as well.