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ATTASIT POKPONG
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(b. 1977)
anatomy. His artistry is a whispered enchantment, rendered with an
almost otherworldly finesse.
Beyond painting, his genius extends to sculpture, puppetry, and theatrical
Attasit Pokpong is one of Thailand9s leading contemporary artists. design, each discipline infused with his deep reverence for Thai artistry.
Beginning with early street scenes that captured Thai locals amid His works transform folklore and literature into visual poetry, capturing
Bangkok9s urban landscape, this master of watercolor, acrylic, and oil the radiance of celestial beings and the grandeur of Thai theatrical
painting has since become renowned for his focused exploration of a traditions.
specific subject: the human face, celebrated for its expressive depth
and capacity to convey diverse lifestyles and emotions.
A guardian of cultural legacy, he founded the Chakrabhand Posayakrit
Foundation, a living testament to his devotion. Here, his art flourishes
Through large-scale, vibrant, pop-influenced close-up portraits of Asian beyond the canvas4an everlasting ode to beauty, tradition, and
women, Attasit represents Asianness with characters featuring vivid imagination.
lips contrasted against soft skin and dreamy hues, essential elements
that convey subtle nuances, especially in the eyes. His distinctive style CHALERM NAKIRAKS
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exhibited extensively both in Thailand and abroad and have sold in (1917 - 2002)
global art markets.
National Artist of 1988, Chalerm Nakiraks received a Diploma in Arts
from Poh-Chang Academy of Arts and continued his artistic training in
Japan with support from the International Labor Organization. In 1982,
he was invited by the Thai Arts Council, California, to visit the United
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States4an experience that broadened his artistic perspective and
international reach. Over the years, Chalerm has exhibited extensively
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across Asia and America, earning acclaim for his refined technique and
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creative versatility.
(b. 1984)
Benzilla began his artistic journey with graphic design work for streetwear Renowned for seamlessly bridging modern and traditional aesthetics,
branding and transitioned to creating a character with a distinct three- Chalerm masterfully employs oil, watercolor, pastel, and plastic colors
eyed appearance named
