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PORNCHAI JAIMA
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(b. 1970)
PRAIVA RAIVA
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(b. 1967)
Pornchai Jaima is a renowned painter best known for his depictions of rural life Praiva Raiva is a Thai sculptor whose profound connection with the forest has
in Northern Thailand. With masterful technique, he works primarily in acrylic and shaped the heart of his artistic practice. After leaving formal art education behind,
tempera on canvas, creating delicate compositions that reflect the everyday rhythms, Praiva spent time living close to nature and learning from indigenous communities,
culture, and beliefs of the Lanna people. His paintings often portray village scenes immersing himself in their wisdom and way of life. Through this experience, he
infused with warmth and serenity, capturing the essence of local traditions with discovered a deeper understanding of nature4its balance, resilience, and quiet
quiet, contemplative beauty.
lessons in humility and respect.
A hallmark of Pornchai9s style is his use of soft, translucent color, which gives his His sculptures, often featuring powerful creatures like tigers, elephants, and wild
works a gentle, almost meditative atmosphere. Whether illustrating the simplicity buffaloes, reflect the raw energy and survival instinct of wildlife. Yet beneath their
of rural life or the intricacies of Buddhist tales and Jataka tales, his work demands strength lies a contemplative spirit4exploring the fragile relationship between
precision and attentiveness to detail. His art not only documents a way of life but humans and nature. For Praiva, the forest is more than a setting; it9s a teacher that
also invites the viewer to pause and reflect, offering a peaceful window into the helped him rediscover what truly matters. His works are not just aesthetic objects
soul of Northern Thai culture.
but profound reflections on life, struggle, and the harmony we too often forget
exists between all living things.
POTE SA-NGAWONGSE
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PRAIWAN DAKLIANG
(1939 - 2002)
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(1957 - 2025)
Pote Sa-ngawongse graduated from the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic
Arts at Silpakorn University. He earned recognition through numerous awards and Praiwan Dakliang was a Thai artist celebrated for his exceptional mastery of
participated in a wide range of exhibitions, both nationally and internationally, superrealist painting. With remarkable precision, he captured the textures,
showcasing his unique visual language and establishing himself as a respected reflections, and subtleties of nature, landscapes, and architecture in ways that
figure in the Thai art scene.
blurred the boundary between art and reality. His works are renowned for their
meticulous detail and technical brilliance, revealing a profound sensitivity to light,
His works employ vivid use of color and expressive brushstrokes. Pote9s paintings form, and surface. Praiwan earned widespread recognition within the art
often depicte serene and vibrant landscapes that evoke a sense of peace, wonder, community, including prestigious national art awards. Each of his canvases stands
and emotional depth. The use of bright, saturated tones and fluid, confident strokes as a quiet testament to discipline, keen observation, and a deep-seated pursuit of
reflect not only his technical mastery but also his deep connection to nature and beauty found in realism taken to its finest edge.
the world around him.
PRAKIT (JITR) BUABUSAYA
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(1911 - 2010)
(1910 - 1973)
Prakit (Jitr) Buabusaya9s artistic style is defined by his mastery of color, texture,
Poum Malakoul, M.L., was recognized as one of Thailand9s most significant and expressive movement. A pioneer of modern Thai painting, he was known for
architects, known for major landmarks such as the Victory Monument, the Erawan his bold use of a palette knife, replacing delicate brushstrokes with thick, impasto
Shrine, and the Santi Maitri Building (Outer). Beyond his architectural achievements, layers that brought his compositions to life. His works often captured landscapes
he was also a gifted painter whose work reflected a deep emotional connection to and scenes from memory, blending impressionistic techniques with an emotional
the Thai countryside. His oil paintings often depict wide, panoramic views of rural depth that reflected his personal journey.
Thailand4tranquil scenes composed with balance and sensitivity.
His early period in Japan was marked by keen observation of his surroundings4
Characterized by expansive skies, calm waters, and gently rendered trees, his nature, culture, and the moment of war and scarcity. Despite these challenges, his
paintings express an idyllic vision of nature and everyday life. With a romantic, paintings from this time conveyed resilience and a profound sensitivity to light
almost dreamlike quality, his compositions capture serene, unhurried moments and atmosphere. However, only a few of his works from this period survived the
that evoke a sense of inner peace. There is a simplicity in the way he translated war, making them rare and historically significant. Later, in his American period,
his emotions directly onto the canvas, creating works that feel both intimate and he embraced a vibrant interplay of warm and cool tones, expertly balancing light
universal. His landscapes are not merely visual records but heartfelt impressions4 and shadow to evoke both atmosphere and emotion. His ability to create dynamic,
testaments to the quiet beauty of nature and the contemplative solitude it inspires.
