Art and artists

Happiness of the South

Artists: Wannisa Somboon, Waranyou Changpradit, Wutthichai Jaikeaw, Pangong Saruno, Kwanruthai Kwantung, Nattawut Konglee, Sittisak Tongdeenok, Seksun Toonami, Autcharaporn Klam Keller, Suriya Changsawang, Sippakorn Chinkiang, Tankamol Khreurat, Supawadee Songkramsri

Technique: Acrylic

The painting conveys Thais and western ways through a new and interesting concept. The hybrid of imagination and photos of Sino-Portuguese architecture underlines the charms of the south and reflects the stories of local people of different races and religions living in harmony.

2019-02-11 Read more

E-san sook san (Happy Eastern)

Technique: Acrylic

In a unique entity of Eastern arts, the artists have remixed E-San, the folklore of Phi-Ta-Khon (masked procession) and murals painted on the outer wall of temples, which are very different from those seen in other regions, into a contemporary artwork. The colorful and fun work reflects the friendliness and happiness of the E-San people.

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Sawan Klang Kroong (Heaven in the city)

Artists: Wannisa Somboon, Waranyou Changpradit, Wutthichai Jaikeaw, Pangong Saruno, Kwanruthai Kwantung, Nattawut Konglee, Sittisak Tongdeenok, Seksun Toonami, Autcharaporn Klam Keller, Suriya Changsawang, Sippakorn Chinkiang, Tankamol Khreurat, Supawadee Songkramsri

Technique: Acrylic

This creative work of art tells the story of life along the Chao Phraya River and reflects the simple lifestyle of Thais in olden days and the unique floating market and houses by the river, which can scarcely be found today. The artists have created a contemporary work with a touch of modernism and playful gimmicks through Thai style drawings.

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Kris Sathaphonnanon, Fabric Conservation Group, Nong Tao Village, Amphur Ban Haed, Khon Kaen Province, Ban Oon Handcraft Group, Tambon Kewa Rai, Amphur Kosoompisai, Mahasarakham Province

Art Piece: Esarn On Sorn (Loincloth Lantern)

Size: -

Material: Loincloth and spiderweb-shape flag

The two materials used in the ‘Esarn On Sorn’ are loincloth and spiderweb-shape flag which are of the Northeastern identities. The loincloth from Khon Kaen appear in this exhibition has unique pattern called ‘Mee Kong’, the ancient design of the city with purple, red and green colors.

The spiderweb-shape flag or Toong is the sacred hanging of Northeasterners and the symbol of merit making event and protection. Hanging Toong is believed to bring good luck and fortune.

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Mind Muddlers (Flat basket of silk cocoon)

Artist : PloenchanVinyarat and RuengyodNanpiwong

Size : Diameter1.8meter (4items)

Diameter2.2meters (3items)

Diameter2.6meters (3items)

Material : Reed

Technique : Weaving

Flat baskets made from silk cocoons of various sizes were created from the idea of illusion – what the eyes see and the brain perceives. The baskets’ diameters create an optical illusion that the baskets are spinning, when in reality they are immobile.

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Nang Ta Loong (Shadow play)

Artist : Vatee Sapsin

Size : 75 – 100centimeters (10 puppets)

Material : Cowhide

Technique : Nang Ta Loong fretwork

These ten Nang Ta Loong puppets are newly created, based on the traditional characters. They include a simple country girl in a colorful outfit, a skinny Muslim obsessed with bird keeping, a gardener that loves to keep himself pretty, a child with pigtails that busies himself with the family’s pork business, a fashion-forward village girl, boys and girls who go hunting for fish and birds and Chinese kids that find the woods fascinating.

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Sook Siam Nai Din Daen Pak Tai (Sook Siam in the southern land)

Artist : Suppachai Klaewtanong and the birdcage-making group in Nakhon Sri Thammarat

Size : 4.8 x 7.2meters

Material : Local woods

Technique : Woodturning and birdcage making techniques

Visitors to the south of Thailand often spot birdcages of different shapes and form hanging from most of the houses, as bird keeping is part of the culture here. Crested bulbuls, zebra doves and spotted doves are among the most popular and chirp, croon and coo beautifully – simple entertainment for the traditional southern Thai household.

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Khom Patae (Patae fabric lamp)

Artists: Pirada Senivongse Na Ayudhya and Chai Batik Community, Phuket

Size: width 80 x height 100 cm. (20pcs.), width 110 x height 55 cm. (30pcs.), width 160 x height 120 cm. (30pcs.)

Material: metal and fabric

Technique: digital printing and traditional lamp making

The south of Thailand is a melting pot of cultures. The sea ports on both sides of the peninsula saw many foreign merchants coming to the area to trade, resulting in an exchange of different cultures such as Chinese Hakka and Sino – Portuguese. To design these lamps, the artist mixed Chinese style lamps with Batik fabric or Patae, a noted handicraft of the south with influences from Indonesia and India.

2019-02-07 Read more

Waw Beramas (Beramas kites)

Artist :Kite Lovers Group of Yala

Size :1.50, 2 and 3 meters

Material :Kite paper and bambooframes

Technique :Fretwork on paper

Beramas kites were once objects

reserved exclusively for kings. Now widely

accessible by commoners, Beramas kites

have become a cultural treasure in the

three southern border provinces.

Once up in the air, its striking features

and colors captivate onlookers. The group

uses 10 flowers to create unique patterns

on 10 kites, including rose periwinkle,

jasmine, champak, white champaka,

hibiscus, bungaraya, muelor, Singapore

daisy, orchid and frangipani.

2018-12-04 Read more

Sook Kai, Sook Jai (Happiness in the body, Happiness in the mind)

Artist : Kongpat Sakdapitak and Sawat Saenboongko

Size : 3.75 x 4.0 meters

Material : Canvas

Technique : Acrylic

A Lanna girl in traditional dress invites everyone to try local northern cuisine, especially the famous dishes like saiua (curry sausage) and pork crackling. The painting delights with traditional Lanna art and modern pop art flair.

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mong Sueb San Lanna (Passing on theLanna culture)

Artist : Santi Thammarat, Somboon Soongkhaw and Suwan Lamom (Pongphan Ruannanchai Team)

Size : 2.4 x 5.0 x 2.4meters

Material : Canvas

Technique : Oil paint and acrylic

The artists took inspiration from the ancient murals at Umong Temple in Chiang Mai. Regarded as one of the existing oldest Lanna paintings, the fading art piece still maintains the signature delicateness of Lanna floral forms as well as birds in flight. The recreation aims to reflect carefree happiness and urges viewers to marvel at Lanna art in its original location.

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Kad Sook Jai (the happy market)

Artist : PongphanRuannanchai

Size : 9.8 x 3meters

Material : -

Technique : Acrylic

The market showcases the abundance and the thriving trade in Lanna culture where people of various ethnic backgrounds – Thai Yuan (northern Thai people), Thai Lu (Lu people) and Thai Yai (Shan people) – live in harmony. The artist also incorporated local wisdom in the painting, such as the costumes, the patterns on the skirts, a tattoo of Lanna scripts and handicrafts that include names ton (Lanna style jug), too (drape), lamps and umbrellas.

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