Pakpoom Silaphan

Pop art, big brand logos and metal advertising displays fused with well known images and iconic figures, Pakpoom Silaphan brings it in his modern style pop art vision. Pakpoom Silaphan is a Thai-born artist, now living and working in London. East meets West in more ways than one.
The infiltration of western imagery and ideology had a profound influence on Silaphanʼs understanding of the West and on his artistic practice. Silaphan creates an engaging dialogue between the relationship between East and West, and the universal language of signs and symbols that is accessible to all and has been imprinted on to the universal collective consciousness.

Chalermchai Kositpipat update

The beautiful 'White Temple' (Wat Rong Khun) was damaged by the earthquake on may 6, 2014. The walls of the main building are cracked and the paintings came off the wall. If the structure is intact Chalermchai Kositpipat will repair and repaint the walls. The artist started his project in 1996, and it took him the better part of two years to paint the inside of Wat Rong Khun. Some parts of the complex will have to be demolished, and for now the 'White Temple' is closed to visitors. Here is an article from the Bangkok post giving the more details.

pictures - facebook and Bangkok post

Nattanat Sudrit

Nattanat Sudrit proudly invited me to the opening of his gallery in Nan, Thailand. Situated in a pleasant location near to Nan's major tourist attractions he transformed a former guesthouse into his workplace and gallery. He just graduated from Bangkok's Chulalongkorn university and is now working and teaching children in Nan.

You Can find Sudrit arts gallery In a small soy behind Nan Guesthouse, worth a try when in Nan, Thailand.

 

Cedric Arnold

Cedric Arnold is French- British photographer. He Lives and works in Bangkok Thailand.

It Took him over four years to create "Sacred Ink". He got friendly with Tattoo masters, which enabled him to witness sacred ceremonies that are part of the tattooing process. Cedric Arnold used Large format and polaroid film for his black and white work.

 Thai sacred tattoos are applied during special ceremonies by monks and tattoo masters with knowledge of ancient South East Asian script.

"For centuries, Thai men have covered their bodies with protective tattoos. Old temple murals show epic scenes of swords breaking apart when hitting a tattoed soldier's skin. The tradition has been handed down generations of both monks and laymen who create the tattoes and empower them with special prayers"; C. Arnold

Chalermchai Kositpipat

Chalermchai Kositpipat is a well-known Thai artist, and designer of the inspiring White Temple near Chang Rai.

Wat Rong Khun or white temple is a contemporary unconventional Buddhist temple harboring stunning decorations. Chalermchai Kositpipat paintings range from traditional to political.

Inside the temple.

Inside the gallery.

Rattana Salee

This young Thai female sculptor has some excellent work. Visit her blog over here.