Puks

India

Kmotion, also known as Puks, is a digital artist and animator from India, celebrated for her vibrant and surrealist art. Her work combines the whimsical charm of everyday moments with the imaginative surrealism of a utopian future. Puks' art invites viewers to engage their curiosity and imagination, constructing personal narratives from her creations. Her pieces often evoke a sense of peace and serenity, creating immersive worlds that offer comfort and joy. In her creative process, Puks begins with an idea that she develops into a narrative, sketching initial concepts before focusing on composition. She then subtly animates certain elements, breathing life into them. Her aim is to create art that she herself would love to inhabit—peaceful, calm, and serene spaces that evoke curiosity and comfort.

Puks is greatly inspired by music, the nostalgia of her upbringing, and Studio Ghibli films. She always listens to music while sketching, infusing the emotions, beats, and atmosphere of the songs into her compositions. Her storytelling and environments often draw inspiration from her childhood experiences living by train tracks and being surrounded by lush greenery. The color palettes in her artworks are strongly influenced by Studio Ghibli films, adding a cozy, familiar, and nostalgic mood to her creations. Puks' work has been featured on platforms such as Artpoint and OpenSea, and she has been recognized in publications like Homegrown and VIE Magazine. Her animated video project "Open Windows" exemplifies her style, presenting a piece where multiple elements interact simultaneously, encouraging viewers to create their own narratives and interpretations.