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artistic development was shaped by his keen observation and introspective nature. CHUANG MOOLPINIT
He exists within an ever-shifting world of light, temperature, scents, and colors4 N/ !A%>>
an environment that deeply informs his work.
(b. 1940)
A dedicated landscape painter, Charoon captures the harmony and essence of Chuang Moolpinit, honored as the National Artist in Visual Arts (Painting) in 2013,
nature, with floral landscapes being a hallmark of his work. However, his focus is began his artistic career by providing illustrations for various books and magazines,
not merely on depicting flowers but on exploring their vivid colors as a central as well as designing book covers and movie posters, primarily featuring Thai
element of his artistic expression. By understanding their natural forms and literature. Inspired by his fascination with traditional Thai motifs, Chuang
structures, he transforms them into a medium through which he studies and ingeniously incorporates elements of nature, such as leaves, grass, and trees, into
conveys the dynamic beauty of color itself.
Thai patterns, resulting in a fusion of natural and traditional motifs.
He adeptly employs watercolor and oil painting techniques, alongside his mastery
of drawing, to present philosophical, religious, and existential themes. His art,
which depicts insects, animals, and human activities, sometimes carries hints
of erotic undertones, while at other times offers profound insights into the cycle
Arnon Neiysoongnoen, also known as Cheese Arnon, is a self-taught artist who of life.
has developed his practice through close study of established artists who came
before him. He continually expands his skill by experimenting in a variety of formats
and techniques. His paintings often feature his iconic cartoonish fox, which serves
as a symbol of adaptability in life9s many situations. Through this recurring figure, DAENG BUASAN
Arnon reflects aspects of his own identity, experience, and personal philosophy, O ?/O2
emphasizing that everything requires time, endurance, and adaptability. (b. 1976)
Throughout his self-reliant artistic career, he has exhibited his works both in
Thailand and internationally.
Daeng Buasan is a Thai artist who creates contemporary works rooted in social
realism. His artistry is marked by sharp, uncompromising ideas, executed with
CHEEWA KOMOLMALAI
precision and meticulous attention to detail. Though his body of work is not vast,
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each piece leaves a lasting impression, embodying a depth of thought that resists
(1948 - 2008)
formulaic interpretations. His bold, unrefined lines carry raw energy, revealing an
intensity that lingers beneath the surface.
Cheewa Komolmalai was a self-taught sculptor renowned for his carved and
engraved works, particularly in stone carving. Inspired by the natural forms and Cartoons were the gateway that led Daeng into the world of art, providing a space
textures of each stone, he simplified what was unnecessary to reveal its essential for unrestrained expression. To him, art is an evolving entity4shaped by time,
character. With a small chisel, sledgehammer, and sandpaper in hand, Cheewa maturity, and shifting perspectives. It is not confined to beauty alone but serves
transformed often-overlooked materials into meaningful works of art. His sculptures as a limitless platform for thought and expression. While realism remains his
explore the human form, faces, and bodies, alongside abstract expressions shaped primary approach, his practice extends across various mediums, from mixed
by the inherent qualities of the material. His distinctive approach reveals the media and standalone paintings to works integrating sculptural elements. His
beauty and potential hidden within ordinary stone, earning recognition both in process demands not just technical skill but also a deep understanding of
Thailand and internationally.
material truth, ensuring that every creation achieves both aesthetic and
conceptual completeness.
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DAMRONG WONG-UPARAJ
(1908 - 1994)
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(1936 - 2002)
Named a National Artist (Sculpture) in 1987, Chit Rienpracha was a highly regarded
sculptor renowned for his mastery of woodcarving and ivory carving. His works Damrong Wong-uparaj, a graduate of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and
are distinguished by a seamlessly blending of traditional Thai aesthetics4 Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University, continued his studies at University College
particularly those rooted in Sukhothai-period Buddhist sculpture4and London9s Slade School with a British Council grant and later earned a Master9s
contemporary artistic approaches, resulting in a refined dialogue between heritage degree with a J.D. Rockefeller 3rd Fund Fellowship.
and modern expression. A student of Professor Silpa Bhirasri, Chit developed a
disciplined foundation that deeply informs his sculptural practice. His works Damrong9s artistic journey spans a wide range of styles, from traditional Thai
presented at Thailand9s National Exhibition of Art have received widespread subjects rendered in a modernist approach to purely abstract compositions. His
national recognition, affirming his significance within the field of Thai sculpture.
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(b. 1986)
