Ploenchan Vinyarat

Ploenchan Vinyaratn, known as Mook, is a leading Thai textile artist celebrated for her innovative use of discarded, upcycled and surplus materials. A graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, where she studied Woven Textiles, Mook has developed a unique style that merges sustainability with artistic craftsmanship, resulting in works that are both visually striking and environmentally conscious. Mook’s remarkable ability to transform everyday discarded materials into striking art pieces underlies her commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and artistic innovation, making her a key figure in contemporary textile art.

Her debut solo exhibition at Serindia Gallery, WOMB (2015), introduced her  exploration of organic forms and textures, through tactile interpretations of sonograms taken during her pregnancy with triplet boys. Her second major exhibition, The Sea Ghost and Beyond (2020) at Nova Contemporary, expanded upon themes of climate change, and incorporated additional upcycled materials, such as discarded nets and ropes, used stockings and sea waste. Her latest solo exhibition, Misfit (2024), an autobiographical collection showcasing and expanding on her signature techniques, was featured at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Mook’s distinctive textile art pieces are sought after for private collections and displayed in hotels and public spaces across Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region. Two of her enormous masterpiece artworks “Woven Symphony“ and “Adam’s Bridge” inspired by the Ramakien epic are on permanent display at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.