Growing up, Kenji Chai was hugely influenced by Marvel comics, Street Fighter and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and these influences continue to affect his imagination, as is evident in his art. He tags most of his work with a character called “Chaigo”, his alter-ego of a dog inspired by strays that live on streets. He taps into their instincts to hustle, survive and thrive. His latest mission is to bring images of nature into cities to build awareness of wildlife extinction. He advocates a positive mindset and sees art as a form of meditation. He lives with the motto, “I live to paint, not paint to live”. His list of clients includes Netflix, Uniqlo, Puma, BMW, Vans and Swatch, and his work has been spotted in cities around the globe including New York, Miami, Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo, India, Ulaanbaatar, and Kazakhstan. Chai is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia