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Above Photo: Family Dots, Maitree Siriboon
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Maitree Siriboon 4 Wijit Apichatkriengkrai 20 Muangthai Jirawongnirandon 32 Nunthicha Direkwattananukul 48 Voraprada Voratananchai 58
Front Cover: Untrue Blue, Muangthai Jirawongnirandon
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Bringing different things to the same place, can create a new thing in some way.
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Maitree Siriboon
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Writer: Panutcha Taweekaew Photos: Courtesy of the artist
Artist: Maitree Siriboon Save Thai Buffalo Maitree Siriboon was born in 1983
Later, Maitree turned his attention
in Ubon Ratchatani, a province in
to work on the topic of buffaloes, an
the northeast of Thailand, which is
iconic working animal in Thailand.
a region of the country many call “Isan”.
As time passes and technology
His works were influenced by his
evolves, buffaloes have become
Isan childhood, a rural life, village
more of a decoration for the land
environment, traditional agriculture
and a reminder of the past.
and buffaloes. He used art to draw people’s
attention
to
Thai-Isan
identity and culture.
He established performance art by painting an actual buffalo with the colours of the rainbow, entitling
In 2009, Maitree had a photographic
the photos “Mondrian Buffalo”,
exhibition, the “Isan Boy Soi 4” series.
“Rainbow Buffalo” and later on with
In this series, he showcased how
the “Series of Save Thai Buffalo”,
some of the local Isan people were
which includes “The Kiss”, “Pink
adapting to life in Bangkok.
Miro”, and “Family Dots” in 2015.
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His work has been shown around
Exhibitions include:
Southeast Asia as well as in Brazil,
- The Guangzhou Triennial, 2011
the United States, Japan, France,
- Young Artist Project South Korea
China, Italy, the UK, and the
(YAP), 2011
Netherlands.
- The 3rd Biennial of World Images in Paris (Photoquai), 2011 - Art Stage Singapore, 2012 and 2013 (Project Stage) 7
Interview with the
Artist
• How did you start your career as an
• Do you have other hobbies as
artist and when did you begin?
activities?
I have studied art since I was in primary
I usually take photos of people in the
school. At that time, I just loved to study
villages around my home area. I also
art but was not a professional at all.
teach art to children on Saturday-
My teachers sent me to participate in
Sunday and for adults as a form of art
various art contests. In some contests,
therapy.
I got awards, but sometimes I didn’t get anything.
• What is the story behind the “Save Thai Buffalo” series?
After that, I moved to live in Bangkok to study at Silpakorn University as I
It started in 2012. I was interested in
wished to be an artist in the future. The
the identity of Thailand. Many Thai
turning point was after I graduated
people pay more attention to Thai
from the university in 2006. I did a solo
symbols that represent Thai culture in
exhibition for the first time, which made
terms of meaning, colour or arts.
me feel like I was an artist already.
Thailand has many diverse cultures that
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are a mix from every part of the country.
There are a lot of technological advances
We have never been colonised. So, I think
nowadays to help farmers to do agriculture.
the identity of Thailand can be expressed
Where are the buffaloes? What are they
through the arts and artists in this country.
doing right now? At that moment, I took one photo where I sat on a buffalo’s back.
I would like to create artwork that reflects
I called the photo ‘Albino Buffalo and
myself in every step of my life.
Green’. This photo was selected to show in an exhibition in Italy.
The story of Save Thai Buffalo began when I went to paint the buffalo in a
After that, I got the idea to create a certain
village. I started asking myself about the
kind of artwork, which eventually became
time period.
the Save Thai Buffalo series in 2015.
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• What is your inspiration and purpose
I hope that by painting colours on
for the series?
their bodies will make people look at them in a new and different way.
Thai
people
have
a
negative
perspective on buffaloes. The new
• Did you have to train or practice
generation does not realise that
before you worked with buffaloes?
buffaloes are animals that have to be trained to work in agriculture. Nor
Actually, it is not that serious. I just
do they know that, in the past, the
have to make them feel comfortable
buffaloes were indispensable working
to stay with me by talking with the
animals that helped Thai people to
owners and stay with them for a while.
do rice-farming. In the present day, buffaloes are known as animals that are used for
“The beginning of photography is to record memories.”
entertainment and tourism. I think in the art field, buffaloes are not that popular in Thailand. Not many people
• What are the factors that made you
or artists create art related to Thai
interested in this kind of art?
buffaloes. I would like to change their identity by creating artwork so
In terms of photography, I am not a
that people rethink the issue and ask
professional photographer. I am not
questions about buffaloes because
that proficient but I just think that
they are iconic symbols of our past. I
I am good at this kind of technique
want to increase buffaloes’ value by
as a storyteller. In the past, I created
painting on their bodies in order to
artwork that was mosaic art. The
change their negative identity as dirty
beginning of photography is to record
animals with black bodies.
memories.
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It is a very easy method. Actually, I do
about this. I just thought about my
not want to keep it as a documentary
limited budget and how I could
but I am interested in recording
create meaningful work. So, I think
memories in the way I would like to
Isan
remember. I want to record stories
Thailand), my region, is unique in our
and I don’t think I can represent
country. We have a rich culture. Art in
it well in another way better than
Isan has not been presented enough
photography. So, I took this route to
in our society.
(North-eastern
province
of
take pictures in order to make my work more accessible.
Another thing is that I am interested in
the
contrast
between
local,
• Why did you present Isan and Thai
international and modern art. I love
buffaloes as your core idea?
to work with local people in local places. In the end, it is because Isan
At the time, I did not think anything
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is my home.
• What are the factors to choose an
the second year in the rainy season.
area for work? • How have you developed your For Save Thai Buffalo, I thought
artwork?
about and imagined the landscapes I wanted and sketched it on paper.
I will imagine the image first and ask
Then I thought about where I have
myself a lot of questions. Sometimes, I
seen these landscapes before.
have no idea. It might take time to think about it. I would like to deliver photos
• How long has this series taken from
that are similar to realism, but also look
the beginning until it found success?
like a dream. One barrier is the weather because it is not stable. Furthermore,
It took around two years for the Save
working with buffaloes is quite difficult.
Thai Buffalo series. In the first year, I
Once in a while, I will not get any pictures
took photos in summer, but I got only
because it feels uncomfortable when I
five good photos. So, I did it again in
paint on their bodies.
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• What is the background and aims of
• How does your work relate to current
your project, Isan Dream Homestay?
culture or society?
It is about the contrast between
Most importantly, it is about identity
art in the past and the modern
and faith. The visual identity that we see
movement.
new
issue
for
is that buffaloes are one of the things we
that
they
are
need because they are useful animals.
contemporary
They helped our country to become
art since it is very different from art in
the Thailand like it is at this moment.
their area. Bringing different things to
They help farmers to plant rice.
local
The
people
unaccustomed
is to
the same place can create a new thing in some way. For Isan Dream
So, I would like to change the image
Homestay, it is a studio, a homestay
and change the way people look at
and artist residency in my hometown,
buffaloes. It might not affect everybody,
which can bring modern art into real
but at least some people may read my
life and bring art closer to us than
articles and rethink the matter. I want
before.
to give an opportunity to the buffaloes.
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I want to make people open their
• How do you navigate the art world?
mind and look at buffaloes in a positive way by creating a new
I think art should be diverse and unique.
image for buffaloes. It might be
If you focus on Southeast Asia, Thailand
hard to change people in the older
is one of the countries with its own
generations,
sure
particular identity. Thailand is separated
the new generation can change
into four big parts that are Northern,
because the internet world will
Southern, Eastern, Central. Each region
connect everything together.
has a distinctive style. As I am an Isan
but
I’m
quite
person who is a combination between • Who are your biggest influences?
Thai-Laos, I think it creates our own unique identity. From my perspective, I
It is very hard to say. There are many
don’t think we should call ourselves Thai
people who have inspired me. I see a
artists. I feel like I want to create work
lot of artwork. For example, the work
that represents who I really am. I want
of Michael Shaowanasai is inspiring,
to present contemporary Isan style to
but I like the work of many people.
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“The
arts
will give good things back to you when you grow up for sure.” • What do you think about Thai art? There are many artists in our country. The study of art does not involve teaching artists to work for everyone. They
teach artists to create work
for themselves. Sometimes, people do not understand all the artwork. It depends on each person to decide how
much
they
can
get
from
their education in art class. In Thai education, art is like the last subject to study. I think the future of Thai art is not clear at all. It is not moving forwards or
backwards. It is a
bit
stuck. • What do you want to say to the new
For example, when we go to see
generation that is interested in art?
artwork, we feel like we can escape from the real world for just a few minutes.
Art can be addictive. Art can be a
If you know that you have the ability to
healing force for people.
create art, you should practice.
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There are many kinds of art such as singing, drawing, and painting. It will make you have better concentration. You may not become an artist,
but
the practice is a good thing to do since you are young and have energy.
To learn more about his work please visit Facebook pages: Isan Boy Dream, Save Thai Buffalo, Thai Mosaic Art and Isan Homestay 19
Wijit Apichatkriengkrai
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The nature of the artwork will reflect the natural world.
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Writer: Panutcha Taweekaew Photos: Courtesy of the artist
Artist: Wijit Apichatkriengkrai The Art Project of Ecological Aesthetic in Thai Rice Culture
Wijit Apichatkriengkrai was born on 17 January, 1964 in Sukhothai. He graduated with a BFA in Printmaking and a MFA in Painting. He earned a Ph.D in Visual Arts from the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University. He has created many artworks for twenty years, from painting, visual art, sculpture, multimedia to
The project was developed to
a currently site-specific public art
be
project that enables people to
as a project as this magazine is
have more opportunities to learn
produced. Beginning with problems
and know about modern art.
in the present day, the rice culture
The
Art
Project
“Ecological
Aesthetics in Thai Rice Culture” was a part of the artist’s Ph.D thesis.
a real event and continues
in Thailand has
been changed
because of social,educational and technological concerns.
The artist learned from real case
He wants to bring Thai rice culture
studies and practised every step
back
of planting rice, from ploughing to
present society through his art and
threshing. He aims to teach and
theory design and to encourage
keep the general public aware,so
people to re-think their beliefs
that they recognise the significance
related to farmers and rice.
to
the
consciousness
of
of the country’s rice culture.
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Interview with the Artist • What is your background? I have studied art since I was young because I felt like art really suited me. At first, I studied architecture but then thought that it might not work for me. So, I decided to study art really from primary school all the way to my Ph.D
The rice culture in Thailand has been changed. Rice fields are not the same as I knew them. The truth is that rice farmers have lost their traditions. Thai farmers grow rice commercially. As a result, it has changed farmers’ lives and the rice culture has faded from the community. So, I would like to create art combined with agriculture to
• What is the inspiration and story of
address this issue.
the Art Project? It starts with work called “Art
• What do you aim to say through
for Public.” It is not public art. In
your work?
Thailand, we have issues about how to deliver art to the community with new creative activities, not just using sculptures or drawing. An activity will bring people to go out from their homes and do an activity together. In terms of art or culture, I continued with an existing idea when I studied my Ph.D I wanted to deliver Art for Public to the community.
I want people to realise that rice is important to Thailand and our history. Moreover, I want to take this opportunity to lead people who join the activities to rethink about the rice that we should have in daily life. I want to help farmers feel happy about their work and not just for the money.
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“I hope that the design and
• Why did you come up with the
processes of the Art Project of
idea of Thai rice?
Ecological Aesthetics in Thai Rice Culture will continue into the future. Lastly, I want to create a new opportunity for rice farms and all farmers.”
The main point of the problem is that the Thai rice culture has disappeared in terms of happiness, peacefulness and many kinds of art and culture. It is the most regretful thing
• What made you create this project?
because
the
chemicals
that are used in rice planting and harvesting
nowadays
damage
farmers’ health. So, I came up with
Normally, I create visual art and
this idea to change and develop
sculpture, but I don’t think it reaches
the industry.
the entire community. The work I do is quite similar because people may think that it is not stable if I change
• How important are rice and rice
my style. The most important thing is
fields, in your opinion?
to create something that can reach people. Working with many people such as young people, adults and all other age groups, I create works that refer to the problems in society.
In the past, the rice fields that I saw were better. They were beautiful and plentiful. There were many trees, fruit and animals.
The content is not dependent on an
For now, it is more like a business
artist, but it points out an issue that I
than a way of life.
am interested in.
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• What are the factors that you consider
when
choosing
the
locations for work? It can be called On-site or Sitespecific. This is a cultural landscape that means we are working with nature,
the
environment,
light,
sound and animals that surround us. You can call it collaboration with nature. It is more than working in an art studio. The nature of the artwork will reflect the natural world.
• How long has it taken from the beginning until it was successful? I have researched this project for two years. It took one year for writing the report because this was part of my Ph.D thesis.
• How does your work relate to current culture or society? I think it is highly related to the present
day.
There
are
many
cultures that have been changed. “Real art for the public” means I see it like an aesthetic art, not visual art. My art is about balance, beauty 30
and usefulness.
I
call
it
‘New
Appropriation.’
For example, one of my projects, the “Long-Keak” tradition, is an activity whereby a group of farmers come together, to help each other during the annual harvest.
• How do you navigate the art world? I hope that “Art for Public” will develop
my
community
and
society. Moreover, I hope it can teach
people about art in some
way, even if they are staying at • What is your biggest motivation? I used a lot of theory from many people for this project. Most of all, I was inspired by natural works such as Relational Aesthetics by Rirkrit Tiravanija and others.
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To learn more about his work please visit: Facebook page: @toowijit 31
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Something that I can see, even if it is not there.
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Writer: Panutcha Taweekaew Photos: Courtesy of the artist
Artist: Muangthai Jirawongnirandon Muangthai Jirawongnirandon,
He is a person who produce the
a young Thai photographer, was born in 1993 in Bangkok. He graduated from
Thammasat
University
in
Journalism & Mass Communication, majoring in Film. Currently, he is working as a Project Coordinator. He used to take black and white photos; more recently he has been experimenting with colour photography.
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work from what interested him, transmitting a sense of curiosity, isolation and anxiety as shown in his photographic exhibition, the “Untrue Blue� series.
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“Nocturne”
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“Untrue Blue”
Interview with the Artist • When did you start photography? I started photography in my first year
•
Why
are
you
interested
in
photography?
of university in 2013. At that moment,
I am interested in the “language of
I went to travel to Singapore. I just
photography”. I like one Japanese
bought myself a camera for the
photographer, Takuma Nakahira.
first time. At first, I liked the portrait
He did a magazine, ‘Provoke’ and
style because I just thought I liked to
a book called ‘For a Language To
take pictures of people. Now, I do
Come’ which contains essays about
another style.
photography. He talked about the language of photography and that photos bring a new language to
• What are you doing in your free
the world at that time.
time? I like to while away the time by doing nothing, sitting and sleeping.
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What
is
your
inspiration
in
photography? The main thing is the aesthetics.
• Can you describe your work style?
Every time I take a photo, it is like an
It is about the mood that covers an
escape. My inspiration is that I try
image that I cannot see. All of my
to take photos that communicate
photos present a mood, as in one
with me.
of my series “Untrue Blue”, which depicts a middle-class man. It is a mood of sadness that comes from my personality. Some of the things
• What types of cameras do you use?
that have happened to me, I feel
Mostly, I use film cameras. As of late,
bad about. So, it made me ask
I have been using my phone.
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“Nocturne”
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“Nocturne”
“Bulbs spark across the road and a wind blows gently. Elsewhere, apart from what I could really see, I found myself clinging to another place. Where dusky spaces could be darker and pale areas could be brighter, makes me acknowledge the dark point out of white, the white out of dark. And that’s how they compliment each other in some way. Like a romantic night scene that I can sense in the day. Then these image were made. All my past and present experiences will benefit me in the future, even though the future is unknown.” Muangthai’s explanation of the “Nocturne” series.
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“Nocturne”
• What do you most enjoy about
• Can you explain more about your
doing your work?
previous exhibitions?
Recently,
I
a
My first solo photography exhibition
buy
was established when I graduated. I
something. I found a food warmer
went to a bar that has a gallery in the
and I looked at the top tray and
upper floor. I was drunk at the time. I
there was some blotting paper.
talked to the bar’s owner and showed
It was a space that looked like a
him my photos. Four months later, the
snowy land. I was impressed with
owner greeted me and asked me to
something that I can see, even if it
exhibit my work. I agreed. Secondly, my
is not there. It was an image in my
friend’s boss looked for photos to put
imagination and it came out of the
on the walls at their business. She was
real world.
very kind to exhibit my photos there.
convenience
went
to
store,
7-11, to
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“Untrue Blue”
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“Peacock”
• What do you like most about photography?
• What is your plan for the future? Nothing special. I just want to earn
I like the moment that I capture in
money every month. I do not want
the photos I take and sometimes
anything so that I can have a good
what I see in the subject is quite
standard of living.
unexpected, for example when I saw the snowy land in the food warmer.
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How
about
your
life
as
a
photographer? • Do you think photos affect you?
I do not go anywhere just for taking photos anymore. I will go to some
The photos reflect me. I am excited
place that I have to go and if I see
when I look at them.
something interesting, I will take a photo of it. In reality, I would like to be a photographer and immerse
• Do you retouch the photos?
myself in my work, but I will not rush
I do not retouch. I bring my own
into it.
scanner and use the real colour in the photos.
Contact: mmuangthai@gmail.com
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“Untrue Blue”
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“Untrue Blue”
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Writer: Panutcha Taweekaew Photos: Courtesy of the artist
Artist: Nunthicha Direkwattananukul
The wonderful illustration artwork in
the In Flower Lesson inspried
by
Nunthicha Direkwattananukul,
otherwise known as May. She was born on 13 November 1993. combines art and crafts
She
together,
her main focus being flowers and nature.
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• What are you doing? I do illustration design for many things. I love packaging design in Asia zones such as Japan and
Interview with the Artist • What is your inspiration for
In
Flower Lesson?
Korea. In my free time, I think
I wanted to create a lot of artwork
about new projects and draw in
to deliver to many people to know
Photoshop. I feel like I am good
me and my work. My inspiration
at drawing flowers and everything
is all around me. I learn so many
that is based on flowers. So, that is
things from the internet. Sometimes,
my starting point. I also do product
I just imagine something and that
design.
becomes my idea.
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• How did you start your career as
• Why does your work concern
an artist and when did you begin?
flowers?
I started after I graduated from
It is because I think I’m good at this.
university. Actually, I call myself
I can adjust and manage it well.
a designer because I still work for commercial purposes.
• What are the factors that made you interested in this kind of art? When I was in the third year of university, I worked on a project about clothing patterns. I used to do hand drawing, but when I drew using a computer programme, I felt that this was my style.
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• What is your idea to create a
• How does your work relate to
concept for work?
current culture or society?
It comes from my own passion. I do
In my opinion, I think a lot of Thai
everything I want and I always find
people are interested in art. The art
new techniques to use.
world is more open. It has made me feel that my work can reach some
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special groups in society.
• How have you developed your artwork? Personally, I practice every day,
• Who is your biggest influence? Nobody in particular. I do whatever I want.
drawing as well. I always find a new opportunity to create a new thing such as drawing a typical picture to transfer to a motion animation.
To learn more about her work please visit: Facebook: In Flower Lesson Instagram: In Flower Lesson
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Focusing on the real abilities more than looking at things that they cannot do.
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Writer: Panutcha Taweekaew Photos: Courtesy of the artist
Artist: Voraprada Voratananchai
‘Is an Artist’ - an art therapy project
After that, she develops their work
by Voraprada Voratananchai. She
into products with their permission
uses the creation of art to heal herself
(kids design which producr would
and others. She works with adults and
be made). The artist does this in
children in different places, doing
order to perform an exhibition for
various activities, such as drawing,
kids to show how creative they are.
painting and etc.
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Interview
• What is your inspiration?
with the
It starts with art. I feel like art is a
Artist
communication form that is neutral, non-violent and not too loud.
Another important inspiration is my • When did you start the “Is an
family, they really support me.
Artist”? The project began after I studied art and found that art was a great
• What does your work aim to say?
remedy for mental health. So, I
From the beginning, I would like to be
went to teach it to underprivileged
a voice for underprivileged people.
children in many areas. I would say
I would like to make other people
that they taught me at the same
see their real abilities more than
time I worked with them. Thus, I
looking at things that they cannot
started to create products from the
do. Furthermore, I would like to make
pictures that they drew. In order to
them see their potential. They all
display their values to other people,
have their own stories. I want to be
I organised an exhibition that sold
their voice to communicate those
the kids’ products.
stories as much as they want to say.
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• Why are you interested in this kind of art? If you go to an exhibition, you tend to look at the art and then it is over. I think art has more meaning than that. I asked myself what more I could do about this. So I thought, If I can help others from the things I do, it may be more useful than if I did it and kept it to myself.
• How is art important from your perspective? Every process of art is very necessary. No matter if it is in life or work, art is like medicine that we can use all the time.
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• What are the factors you consider when choosing a site for a project? I prefer to go to deprived area and work with people there, in order to give them a voice. I would like to give something that they never got. Every time I went, they responded to me very well and they kept using art in their places.
• How long has the project taken from the beginning? It took around five years until this project was successful. I spent around one year at each place to spend time with the participants.
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“I would like to give something that they never got.”
• How does your work relate to
• Could you talk more about
current culture or society?
previous projects?
The point is that we do not count
Six years ago, I used to run an
some of these people as members
exhibition
of our community and so there can
Bangkok. I met Miss Aree at Sathorn.
be many problems for them. To
I stayed with her for six to eight
solve some of these problems, we
months and built a relationship. I
need to build awareness among
hoped to help her in one way or
the new generation and also for
another. This was the starting point
underprivileged people so they
of “Is an Artist”. Every group that I
support their values and enjoy
help, I always go back to check on
being creative.
them every year.
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for
homelessness
in
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• Who are your biggest influences? My family is the most influential to me. They inspire me.
• What do you want to say to people? I would like to see people have a new vision about art as it is reachable and it can be everywhere.
• What are you doing now? For now, “Is an Artist” is being reconstructed.
We
are
looking
for a newly-graduated therapist to create an opportunity for this. We might not use the name “Is an
“Living is one kind of art”. I would like to suggest that people look back at themselves and go out to help others in their own way.
Artist” anymore, but we will use those artists’ names instead. And I am also being a volunteer. I do group therapy and I also do knitting and reading.
To learn more about her work please visit: Is an Artist: https://www.facebook.com/isanartist/ https://isanartist.wordpress.com/ Instagram: is_an_artist Personal website: www.voraprada.com https://readmesometimesblog.wordpress.com/ 75
Acknowledgements Contributing: Artists:
Maitree Siriboon
Wijit Apichartkriengkri Muangthai Jirawongnirandon Nunthicha Direkwattanakul Voraprada Voratananchai Writer:
Panutcha Taweekaew
Producing Editor:
Panutcha Taweekaew
Series Editor:
Kevin Ryan
Design Assistance:
Natalie Chabaud
Project Assistance:
Terry Allen
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Charnwood Artslink International Charnwood Artslink International was born in the early 1990s through links with the Indian state of Gujarat and European twinning links between Charnwood in the UK and towns in Belgium, France, Germany and Poland. Since then we have worked with or promoted the works of artists from over 100 countries. We began this work even earlier, as since 1977, Charnwood Arts, an arts and educational charity based in the UK East Midlands, has worked with artists and organisations around the world to create scores of exhibitions, events, workshops, festivals, publications and projects. This current magazine project, initiated in the summer of 2018 is designed to involve people between 16 and 35 years of age in producing magazines about arts and culture in, or from, their home countries. Most people involved in this project have no direct experience of producing a publication before undertaking the project and with support they are thrown into the deep end of undertaking ALL aspects of originating and producing the magazine for on-line distribution. All of the young people and young adults involved in this project to date have been involved in face to face work with Charnwood Arts. www.charnwoodarts.com
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Charnwood Arts acknowledges core support from Arts Council England and Charnwood Borough Council.