What Is Unknown Category?
An accurate description of my work as well as my own identity.
At its core, Unknown Category represents freedom, self-exploration and creative expression through various media. Blending elements of drag, horror, anime, and nostalgia, my work explores themes of identity and expression in a world that often asks us to water ourselves down
Before it had a name, Unknown Category was simply an outlet—a space for me to reconnect with my authentic self through visual storytelling. Over time, it became a brand, a practice, and a journey toward confidence and creative clarity. I work across various mediums including alcohol-based markers, pen and ink, acrylics, watercolor, collage, and animation. Rather than sticking to a single style or niche, I embrace experimentation as a way to keep my spark alive. This artistic fluidity reflects a deeper belief: that knowing yourself isn’t about being one thing—it’s about trusting the process and following what feels real.
Unknown Category is ultimately a celebration of being a forever work-in-progress. Following your passions, holding faith and nurturing that inner creative spark that burns so brightly. Through it, I hope to connect with others on their own path of rediscovery and expression.
The Artist
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My work has always revolved around the human figure for as long as I can remember. Growing up immersed in Western and Japanese cartoons, I became fascinated with the human figure and the slight visual cues—clothes, accessories, body language, emotions—that make characters feels real. Humans are beautifully complex creatures, every detail matters and I aim to reflect that in my own character-driven art. Through multiple creative practices, I build unknown undefined worlds inhabited by original figures made to resonate on an emotional level with others. While I dream of developing a fully realized universe with heaps of lore, there’s a few creative paths I’d like to walk through first so let’s just call that a long term goal. In recent years, I’ve found inspiration in drag, music, fashion and animation—all of which have expanded my creative perspective. I’m curious to see how these different paths will lead to my long term goal but excited nonetheless. As I explore these interests, I remain grounded in my love for expressive figure work across various mediums.
