Sasimanus Bunnag (Mika)

Hello! My nameโ€™s Mika and I am an artist, poet, and aspiring fashion designer exploring the spaced where beauty and melancholy coexist. I am often inspired by the darkness people often fear to explore.

My creative practice draws from gothic aesthetics, philosophy, esotericism, literature, and media that I adore, which shapes a visual language that explores memory and the beauty found in melancholy. I see fashion as another form of storytelling to explore myself, including my culture.

This webpage documents my journey as not only as a designer, but me as a whole. I will be showcasing my projects, creative process, achievements, and experiences. it reflects not only the work i have created but also but also the ideas, inspirations, and growth that continue to shape my practice.

Mika in a black gothic gown holding a candle
photo taken by nashi

Projects

Fashion, design & illustration

Dreamwave pajamas

using fabric made out of fish scales (filagen), i launched Dreamwave to promote comfortable sleepwear while bringing awareness to sustainability
blended with satin, the fabric stays cool and gentle on the skin โ€” keeping it soft and hydrated as you sleep
@dreamwave.pajamas on instagram

Dreamwave pajamas โ€” pencil sketch
Dreamwave pajamas โ€” line illustration
DreamWave sleepwear โ€” white and blue pyjama set styled on a model
DreamWave sleepwear โ€” model in white pyjamas, editorial shot
DreamWave sleepwear โ€” satin ruffle cuff detail

reselling clothes

I sell secondhand jfashion and designer pieces
@odefromthegrave on instagram

Reselling garment, flat lay

Commissions

i draw anthropomorphic animals for my commissions

Commission info sheet โ€” anthropomorphic character art

mixing traditional thai clothing with avant-garde fashion

Grey deconstructed vest and black bustle skirt on a dress form
Grey peplum vest, worn
Grey vest detail with safety pins

Awards

Recognitions & competitions

John Locke Institute 2026 Global competition

I was shortlisted for the psychology category of the John Locke institute 2026 Global Essay prize

Dear Sasimanus,

I am thrilled to share some exciting news: you have been shortlisted for the Psychology Category of the John Locke Institute 2026 Global Essay Prize!

This year, we welcomed 100,227 contestants from 183 countries. After assessing every eligible entry, the shortlist was drawn from the top 17.5 percent. To be numbered among the best of the best is a remarkable achievement. Well done.

2026 International youth art contest

I was invited to the second round of the International youth art contest

International Youth Art Contest second-round finalist email
IAMA First Round Certificate of Participation for Sasimanus Bunnag

phitan green competition

I won first place in the Phithan Green T-Shirt Design Contest 2026

Phithan Green T-Shirt Design Contest 2026 โ€” 1st place winner certificate awarded to Sasimanus Bunnag

ISTA trip

I participated in ISTAโ€™s Beijing trip

ISTA Certificate of Participation, Beijing MS Festival 2024

More

Experiences & activities

Journey to the future - procrastination project

Journey to the Future is an interactive school outreach programme that helps students overcome procrastination by building small, consistent daily habits through workshops, games, reflection, and teamwork activities. By encouraging achievable goals and positive routines, the programme develops time management, self-discipline, and personal responsibility, empowering students to create lasting habits for academic and personal success.

Procrastination project presentation
Procrastination No More โ€” Future Lab presentation
Presenting at the Wall of Time event

Internship - ChayannaSilk x Mika

completed a month-long internship with the Thai fashion brand ChayannaSilk, where I gained hands-on experience in the garment design and production process. During the internship, I worked alongside the design team to develop garments from concept to construction, strengthening my skills in design development.

Fashion collection developed during the ChayannaSilk internship

Sasimanus Bunnag (Mika) ยท Portfolio MMXXVI