Born in Mongolia in 1991 and raised in Hokkaido, Ochiro experienced a silent childhood, unable to speak Japanese, which led him to keenly observe others' emotions. This experience later inspired his art, as he seeks to depict the hidden emotions and inner "flames" of people in modern society who often mask their true feelings. His goal is to create vivid, emotionally resonant paintings that invite viewers to engage with them. Last year, Ochiro was selected from 5,400 applicants for the popular "Nobody Knows Akashiya-sanma Gallery" project, marking him as a rapidly rising artist whose work encourages viewers to confront their own emotions.

JJ Zamoranos, known as "EXLD," is a visual artist based in Manila, Philippines, whose kaleidoscopic work is influenced by skateboarding, pop culture, music, lowbrow art, vinyl toys, Japanese aesthetics, and the DIY ethos. Since 2004, his career has rapidly expanded to include canvas pieces, mural projects, toy designs, and graffiti across Asia, with notable participation in events like HKWALLS and Street Dealin’. EXLD harnesses the ephemeral and rebellious nature of graffiti to challenge traditional art forms, offering viewers a unique insight into his vibrant visual landscape.