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In 1911, he was invited by King Rama V to create the interior frescoes meaningful expressions. Through his mastery of carving, Inson redefined
of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok. Over the course Thai modern sculpture, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.
of two years, Chini produced monumental murals that seamlessly
blended European Art Nouveau with traditional Thai artistic elements, ITHIPOL THANGCHALOK
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His work symbolized a meeting point between Western and Thai (1946 - 2021)
aesthetics during a time of national modernization. Chini9s Thai
experience deeply influenced his later work and remains a celebrated Ithipol was a pioneering Thai abstract artist and a graduate of Silpakorn
example of early East-West artistic collaboration in Thai art history. University. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University
of Washington, USA4an experience that profoundly shaped his
artistic vision. Over the course of his career, Ithipol emerged as one
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of Thailand9s most respected abstract painters, representing the
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country in key international exhibitions, including the 14th National
(b. 1989)
Exhibition in Yugoslavia (1972), and later in Japan (1980) and Norway
Gongkan is a young Thai artist. He became famous for street art in (1984).
New York City and had the opportunity to be part of the Street Art
New York Community. He graduated from the Faculty of Decorative His practice is firmly rooted in Western abstract expressionism and
Arts, Department of Communication Arts, Silpakorn University. He reflects a sensitivity to natural forces, contrast, and structural order.
created art with a minimalist style. Gongkan is very fond of and has He was known for his meticulous compositions, rhythmic surface
a passion for the concept of time, so he created a unique work called patterns, and emotionally charged use of color and texture. Rather
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Inson Wongsam, a celebrated Thai contemporary artist, earned his #? ?'/N/'#?
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Silpakorn University before embarking on (b. 1975)
a journey that would shape his artistic vision. In 1962, he traveled
from Thailand to Florence, Italy4Professor Silpa Bhirasri9s birthplace4 Jarun Pan-onta explores the interconnected nature of existence through
on a Lambretta scooter, an experience that broadened his creative intricately detailed compositions that merge humans, animals, and
horizons and deepened his artistic philosophy.
the cosmos. His work reflects a central philosophical belief: that the
universe arises from emptiness4particles fusing to form worlds, only
Upon returning to Thailand in 1974, Inson embraced a rural lifestyle to eventually dissolve back into nothingness.
while continuing to produce art in various forms, including sculpture,
painting, and mixed media. His works are distinguished by their A hallmark of Jarun9s technique is the subtle integration of human
organic forms, reflecting his deep appreciation for natural materials, figures into every element, embedding humanity within the very
particularly large teakwood stumps. His artistic philosophy is rooted fabric of existence. His masterful use of color and form ensures that
in three essential elements: experience, imagination, and wisdom. each stroke carries symbolic weight, reflecting the delicate balance
Accumulating both life and artistic experiences as the foundation for between creation and dissolution. Through meticulous detail, his work
creative energy, possessing the vision to transform abstract concepts invites the viewer to contemplate how human life is interwoven into
into tangible forms, and harnessing intellect to refine these ideas into the vast, ever-evolving universe.
