Ton Mak - FLABJACKS

About Artist

Born in Hong Kong and raised between New Zealand and England, Ton Mak is the creator behind FLABJACKS, a series of endearing, joy-infused creatures. Now based in San Francisco, in THEiCON she presents 'The Wildlings'—a collection inspired by motherhood and the chaos, intensity, and wonder it brings. Created entirely with coloring pencils on her favorite ARCHE paper, the works reflect a return to childlike spontaneity and imagination. With a background in anthropology and a decade of creative growth in Shanghai, Ton's art bridges personal experience with cultural observation. She finds inspiration in everyday life, music, spiritual reflection, and especially her children, whose intense passions—be it trucks or monsters—feed directly into her world of characters. Whether bringing smiles or inviting quiet moments of connection, her work speaks with a gentle, heartfelt voice that invites everyone to pause and imagine.