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ANUPONG CHANTORN
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(b. 1980)
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Anupong Chantorn is a celebrated Thai artist, notable as one of the Attasit is one of Thailand9s leading contemporary artists. Beginning
youngest recipients of the prestigious Gold Medal (1st Prize) from the with early street scenes that captured Thai locals amid Bangkok9s
National Exhibition of Art (52nd and 53rd editions, 2007-2008). His urban landscape, this master of watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting
works are deeply inspired by traditional religious symbolism, has since become renowned for his focused exploration of a specific
subject: the human face, celebrated for its expressive depth and
particularly the imagery of hell, ghosts (pret), and demons.
capacity to convey diverse lifestyles and emotions.
Anupong9s work is renowned for its critique of contemporary human
behavior, addressing themes of greed, desire, and avarice by Through large-scale, vibrant, pop-influenced close-up portraits of
reinterpreting the Buddhist cautionary symbol of the pret. His use of Asian women, Attasit represents Asianness with characters featuring
saffron robes (pha chiwon) in his paintings has sparked significant vivid lips contrasted against soft skin and dreamy hues, essential
public debate, most notably with his Gold Medal-winning work, elements that convey subtle nuances, especially in the eyes. His
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and fragmented compositions converge into a visual narrative. His
process is rooted in still-life arrangements, meticulously assembled Benzilla began his artistic journey with graphic design work for
into collage-like compositions that explore both materiality and streetwear branding and transitioned to creating a character with a
perception. The reflective sheen of metal, the smooth surface of glazed distinct three-eyed appearance named
