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His works employed vivid use of color and expressive brushstrokes. but profound reflections on life, struggle, and the harmony we too
Pote9s paintings often depicted serene and vibrant landscapes that often forget exists between all living things.
evoked a sense of peace, wonder, and emotional depth. The use of
bright, saturated tones and fluid, confident strokes reflected not only PRAIWAN DAKLIANG
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Praiwan Dakliang was a Thai artist celebrated for his exceptional
mastery of superrealist painting. With remarkable precision, he captured
the textures, reflections, and subtleties of nature, landscapes, and
architecture in ways that blurred the boundary between art and reality.
Poum Malakoul, M.L., was recognized as one of Thailand9s most His works are renowned for their meticulous detail and technical
significant architects, known for major landmarks such as the Victory brilliance, revealing a profound sensitivity to light, form, and surface.
Monument, the Erawan Shrine, and the Santi Maitri Building (Outer). Praiwan earned widespread recognition within the art community,
Beyond his architectural achievements, he was also a gifted painter including prestigious national art awards. Each of his canvases stands
whose work reflected a deep emotional connection to the Thai as a quiet testament to discipline, keen observation, and a deep-seated
countryside. His oil paintings often depicted wide, panoramic views of pursuit of beauty found in realism taken to its finest edge.
rural Thailand4tranquil scenes composed with balance and sensitivity.
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trees, his paintings expressed an idyllic vision of nature and everyday (b. 1939)
life. With a romantic and almost dreamlike quality, his compositions
captured serene, unhurried moments that evoked inner peace. There Praphan Srisouta is an influential Thai artist renowned for his
was a simplicity in the way he translated his emotions directly onto masterful woodcut printmaking. His works often draw inspiration from
the canvas, creating works that felt both intimate and universal. His the rhythms of rural Thai life, capturing the innocence of childhood
landscapes were not merely visual records but heartfelt impressions4 and the harmony between people and nature. Scenes of children at
testaments to the quiet beauty of nature and the contemplative solitude play in lush countryside settings recur throughout his prints, evoking
a sense of joy, nostalgia, and gentle reflection.
it inspired.
PRAIVA RAIVA
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Praiva Raiva is a Thai sculptor whose profound connection with the Prasong Luemuang9s art reflects his lifelong journey, capturing the
forest has shaped the heart of his artistic practice. After leaving formal essence of rural simplicity while intertwining cultural and spiritual
art education behind, Praiva spent time living close to nature and themes. Deeply influenced by Taoist and Zen philosophies, his works
learning from indigenous communities, immersing himself in their explore the harmony between nature, belief, and artistic expression.
wisdom and way of life. Through this experience, he discovered
a deeper understanding of nature4its balance, resilience, and quiet Blending elements of expressionism and surrealism, Prasong9s paintings
exude a sense of joy and spontaneity. His distinctive use of powder
lessons in humility and respect.
colors enhances the dreamlike quality of his compositions, imbuing
His sculptures, often featuring powerful creatures like tigers, elephants, them with both vibrancy and introspective depth. Unconcerned with
and wild buffaloes, reflect the raw energy and survival instinct of convention, he embraces individuality in his artistic path, allowing
wildlife. Yet beneath their strength lies a contemplative spirit4 his works to serve as a personal reflection of his beliefs and experiences.
exploring the fragile relationship between humans and nature. For
Praiva, the forest is more than a setting; it9s a teacher that helped him
rediscover what truly matters. His works are not just aesthetic objects
