At this moment, there is probably no one who doesn't know Crybaby, an art toy with a cute character, a short-haired girl who always has tears in her eyes, a symbol of sadness and happiness. It is a creation of 'Crybaby Molly' or 'Mod-Nisa Srikamdee', the first Thai artist to collaborate with Pop Mart, which has created a phenomenon throughout Asia, whether in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or China, everyone is lining up to reserve one.
Why the tears?
The creator has always someone who sheds tears easily. As a child, her mother was very strict, and she was often punished. When she cried, adults would tell her to stop, and she wondered "Why I wasn't allowed to express my emotions". Back then, it was a simple childhood feeling, but as she grew older, her emotions became more complex. She no longer cried because of physical punishment; she cries because of internal pain, pressure, and discomfort. However, she has became increasingly afraid to cry in front of others, feeling confined by a societal expectation to hide her vulnerability.
This emotional suppression stayed with her, leading her to draw characters with big tears, almost as if they were crying on her behalf. Creating Crybaby was a breakthrough moment for her, a way of telling herself that it's okay not to be strong all the time. It's okay to be weak and to let our emotions out. Tears symbolize that we are still alive, capable of being hurt, sad, and feeling deeply. As long as we can experience these emotions, it means we are still living, still feeling.
We can be weak sometimes. We can let it out sometimes. Tears are a symbol that represents that we are still alive. As long as we can still be hurt, sad, and feel, it means that we are not dead, we still feel.INSTAGRAM
Molly has always been immersed in the world of art. From a young age, she would carry a plastic bag filled with colored pencils and scissors, drawing pictures and making plastic dolls. Her passion for crafts and drawing continued to grow, leading her to become a graphic designer and event organizer with her friends before starting Crybaby.
During her university years, Molly developed a unique style of drawing characters with tears. Whenever she encountered something sensitive or heartbreaking, she would illustrate it like a diary, capturing the emotions of the people around her. Initially, her project was named Rabbit Cry, but it was set aside as she explored other creative endeavors.
The turning point came during the passing of King Rama IX when all festivities were canceled, giving Molly some unexpected free time. One morning, she woke up with a newfound determination to pursue her passion. Without even sketching with a pencil, she began to mold what would become Crybaby. It felt like an unstoppable force within her, driving her to work from morning until the early hours of the next day. For two full months, she tirelessly molded and refined Crybaby until it emerged as the beloved character we see today.
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