Neil Hughes Puppet Illustration | Kai the swimmer

Kai The Swimmer

Part of the elements series, Kai embodies the element of Water; fluid, curious, and endlessly creative. Inspired by a tattoo design of mine, inked by French tattoo artist @noonkamikaz.

A diver in both literal and metaphorical sense, Kai explores below the surface, whether plunging into the sea or into his own imagination. He paints with expression, sees with sensitivity and navigates the world with an openness that mirrors the tide.

Crafted from clay and wire, dressed in hand-sewn fabrics, and brought to life with detailed brushwork, Kai is a tribute to creativity in motion. He reminds us that art, like water, is about flow, transformation, and seeing the world from new perspectives.

  • Hiromi – Air 💨 dreaming
  • Charlotte – Earth 🌱 nurturing
  • Kai – Water 💧 creativity
  • Hinata – Fire 🔥 resilience

Hand crafted mixed media sculpture (clay, wire armature, fabric, acrylic, feather hair).