MAY 22 – JUNE 24 DOB HUALAMPHONG GALLERY
JUXTAPOSITION
EXPLORING the concepts of emotional instability, fear and distrust in today’s society, Thanwa Huangsmut’s striking oil paintings are bound to hit a core with all viewers. DOB Building 4F, 318 Rama 4 Road. Tel: 02 237 5592 www.ardelgallery.com
Q&A: KHUN TINNAKORN KASORNSUWAN WE GET THE STORY BEHIND ‘ONCE UPON A TIME’
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE ‘ONCE UPON A TIME?’
I get ideas and inspiration from life in general, from the past and the present. Things like cars, trees and fruits are the symbols I use to tell stories in my artwork. DOES YOUR WORK CARRY A PARTICULAR MESSAGE?
UNTIL JUNE 3 100 TONSON GALLERY
UNCOVER
THAILAND’s art scene welcomes another newcomer with the debut exhibition of Silpakorn University graduate Manut Lao-on, whose self portraits explore his attempt to understand Buddhist philosophy and apply it to his life.
MAY 20 AND JUNE 9 THE BRITISH CLUB, SILOM ROAD SOI 18
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS
BRITISH artist Louise Truslow’s watercolour workshops are suitable for beginners and people looking to refresh their skills. Workshops are B2,400 per day, including lunch and refreshments. For more info email: louise@louisetruslow.com
100 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road. Open Thurs – Sun, 11am – 7pm. Tel: 02 684 1527, email: info@100tonsongallery.com www.100tonsongallery.com
MAY – JUNE BLOOM PRO LAB GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS
THROUGHOUT May and June ShutterbugAsia will be hosting photographic workshops covering various topics including Documentary Photography, Underwater Photography, Digital Printing Optimization, Creating the Online Portfolio, and many more. Workshops will be held on selected weeknights and Saturdays. For more info about the schedule and workshop fees, visit: www.ShutterbugAsia.com. Bloom Pro Lab Gallery, 2/5-2/6 Soi Silom 19, Silom Road, Bangkok. Tel: 08 2452 8588 email: info@shutterbugasia.com
MAY 25 – JUNE 30 ARDEL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
ONCE UPON A TIME
TINNAKORN Kasornsuwan’s creative paintings and mixed media artworks explore the differences of urban life in terms of happiness, misery, imagination and emotion. For more information about what inspired him, read our Q&A on the right.
In my latest works I applied distortion techniques and vivid colours to present the liveliness and joy of life from the past and present. I want to celebrate life, so I used natural tones normally seen in nature. With this painting style and creative symbols, my collection generally shows the surroundings of our life. WHICH ARTISTS HAVE HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU AND WHY?
I have many artists that I look up to. But in terms of the way of thinking, and creativity, Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall are my favourites. They both have strong influences on my artwork: distortion, creative symbols, and various drawing forms and shapes that arouse a dreamy feeling – away from realism. WHERE IN BANGKOK INSPIRES YOU MOST?
The Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG ARTISTS WHO ARE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN THE CITY’S ART SCENE?
Successful artists must know what their style is and know how to identify themselves in their artwork. No matter what story the artist is working on (social, politic, religion, lifestyle, or whatever), each piece of art must show the artist’s identity. Art takes a lot of commitment, consistency and hard work. Create whatever you think you should create. Don’t worry if your work looks similar to others. Just be you and focus on your work. Remember to always have fun with art. For more info about ‘Once Upon a Time’ scan your eyes left
99/45 Belle Ville (moo 18) Boromrachachonanee Road. Open: Tues-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, 10.30am-5.30pm (Closed on Mon) Tel: 02 422 2092 www.ardelgallery.com
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