ARTISTS STUDIOS

This trip I have had the great privilege and opportunity to visit the studios of many artists. Here are some of the studios I visited.

Jakkai siributr

"Jakkai can be considered one of Thailand’s only contemporary artists to utilize fiber as his primary medium. Since the turn of the millennium, Jakkai has gradually distanced himself from the idea of his art works as meticulously crafted, precious “one-off” tapestry designs, and he has explored methods and techniques that enable him to loosen up and become more expressive in use of fabric and construction. Terming his methodology a “process of layering,” the artist centers his creativity around the presence of hand, be it through craftsmanship or treatment of fabric; his art focuses on physicality and evidence of touch."

Catalogue essay by Steven Pettifor, an independent curator and critic based in Bangkok.

Jakkai work in the basement of his beautiful house in the middle of Bangkok.

check out more of Jakkai work: http://trfineart.com/exhibitions/2

arporn-ngam studio

Peeramon Chomdhavat is one of Thailand’s leading dance artists and costume designers. He has a strong drive to succeed and to conserve the history of this traditional Thai art form, in both performance and apparel. The costumes, in particular, were researched and reproduced in the same form as the elaborate and delicate original works dating back a century. Following the old designs, these magnificent, complex, radiant works take him many months each to complete. As he has developed his technique, his embroidery has become smaller and more precise. His works are widely appreciated and recognized as the pride of Thai culture.

Peeramon works in a purpose-built studio located in a lovely garden in his house.

Aroirn-Ngam website : www.arporn-ngam.net

Wat Rong Khun

Kamin Lertchaiprasert

"A committed Buddhist, Thai artist is concerned with combining the creative process involved in art-making with the daily rituals and disciplines underpinning his personal beliefs.

Lertchaiprasert uses the daily rituals of reading, meditation and art-making to bring this balance into being. The installation is a poetic contemplation of a meeting between Buddhism and contemporary Thai experience. It exemplifies Lertchaiprasert's process-based art practice as it overlaps with his life and philosophy."

Queensland Art Gallery

Kamin works in a very big two-storey studio located next to his house in Chiang Mai.

See some of Kamin work here

Thepsiri Suksopha

Painter, writer, illustrator he is a very famous artist in Thailand. However, he lives very simply and keeps a low profile. He works at home. In front of his house/studio there is a very large hall showing his work from the past. This hall is sometimes used as a small theater for emerging performance artists to show off their creations

I was so lucky that day as he drew my portrait for me!

C.A.P. studio 

Another interesting space is Chiang Mai Art on Paper (C.A.P.), a printmaking studio and gallery established and run by artist Kitikong Tilokwattanotai, who experiments with innovative printmaking techniques and producing collaborative works with established artists. The studio also emphasizes training art students in the field of printmaking.

udom taepanich

One of Thailand's best-known comedians and artist. His work is very whimsical, but there's an underlying sadness too, as if you shouldn't laugh too long.

He has a wonderful studio at home.

Udom website : www.domcumentary.com