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A Thai Artist Group Exhibition | 333Gallery/Seoul 30 Apr – 31 May 2025
Thailand, the “Land of Smiles”, is a place where tradition and change exist side by side, and where contemporary art continues to evolve with striking individuality. This exhibition presents the artworks of 15 Thai artists, each offering a unique and deeply personal perspective on identity, culture, and emotion.
Through a diverse range of styles, materials, and techniques, from vivid paintings and delicate sculptures to bold mixed media and conceptual pieces. Echoes from the Land of Smiles celebrates the richness and complexity of Thailand’s contemporary art scene. Every artwork tells its own story: some rooted in folklore or memory, others addressing the social and emotional rhythms of modern life.
Together, these works form a collective portrait of a creative generation navigating between past and future. This exhibition is not only a showcase of artistic diversity, but also a cultural exchange, a dialogue between Bangkok and Seoul, tradition and innovation, the individual and the collective.
We invite you to explore this dynamic landscape of Thai expression and discover voices that resonate far beyond borders.
Artist Biographies — Echoes from the Land of Smiles
1. BGC Glass Studio Artist Group This special showcase features a collective of seven artists currently working under BGC Glass Studio—Thailand’s pioneering center for contemporary glass art:
Representing diverse backgrounds in painting, sculpture, ceramics, and design, these artists explore the expressive potential of glass. Their works reflect the evolution of Thai glass art through character-driven design, painterly approaches, sculptural innovation, and narrative-driven installations
Chattakarn Vongsiri (Kabet) Born in 1989, Kabet holds a degree in Sculpture from Silpakorn University. Currently Head of the Glass Artist Team at BGC Glass Studio, he was among the first Thai artists to experiment with glass. His emotionally resonant works draw from personal and social narratives, and he has participated in international glass workshops in Japan and the U.S.
Kolanya Cha-oun (Dew) Born in 1996 in Phetchabun, Dew is known for her vibrant, character-driven glass designs. She graduated in Painting from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi and currently works as a glassblower at BGC Glass Studio.
Jeerasak Chuenta Born in 1998 in Bangkok, Sam holds a degree in Painting from Rajamangala University. His work features overlapping lines and colors in glass to evoke depth and dimension. He is a glassblower at BGC Glass Studio.
Nathakorn Kanitvaranun (Pun) Born in 1998, Pun holds a degree in Ceramic Design from KMUTNB and a deep interest in nature and time. Founder of ga.li.go, he merges ceramics with glass, notably in his RE / LEAF series installed at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. He collaborates with global artists and is part of the BGC Glass Studio team.
Udomsak Rachderm (Boy) Born in 1997, Boy’s semi-abstract paintings reinterpret natural landscapes through vibrant color. A Painting graduate from Rajamangala University, he now expands his practice into glass at BGC Glass Studio.
Kittipot Prayotmee (Neap) Born in 1995, Neap studied Ceramics at Silpakorn University and earned a Master’s in Glass Sculpture from NamSeoul University, Korea. His sculptural glassworks combine technical elegance with philosophical reflection. He joined BGC Glass Studio in 2024.
Thanaporn Sukcharoen Born in 1992, Thanaporn is one of the first Thai artists to work in glass. A Sculpture graduate from Silpakorn University, her practice blends vivid colors and storytelling. Her international exhibitions include the Thailand Glass Art Festival and the Clay & Glass Symposium at Chulalongkorn University.
Donruedi Bunkaeo is a Thai artist working with natural materials such as soil, stones, and minerals to create pigments for painting. Her abstract and figurative works explore identity, environment, and cultural memory. She reinterprets Thai traditional pigment-making through contemporary forms.
Kanokwan Sutthang Born in 1997, Kanokwan explores the subtle forces of nature and human boundaries, especially through the lens of invasive plant species. Her delicate mixed-media works reflect the drifting of seeds and the ecological implications of control and disruption.
Marisa Srijunpleang Born in 1993 in Surin, Marisa focuses on the Thai-Cambodian borderlands, exploring themes of memory, displacement, and heritage. A Sculpture graduate from KMITL, her work spans photography, video, and installation. Her solo show Bloom with Wind Blows and participation in international exhibitions mark her rising career.
Thanistha Nantapoj Born in 1986, Thanistha is a Chiang Mai–based artist whose mixed-media installations explore human fragility, healing, and domestic memory. Using delicate materials and repair techniques, her work reflects emotional endurance and the beauty of imperfection.
William Barrington-Binns A globally-minded artist rooted in Buddhist philosophy and the pursuit of Takumi, William’s work spans physical and digital media. His piece PHRA RAM – The Grace and Power of Motion reimagines Thai classical dance through motion collage and layered metal prints, blending cultural tradition with contemporary technique.
Aphisit Sidsunthia is a Thai visual artist known for his monochromatic oil paintings that explore human perception and its limitations. His work often reflects philosophical and psychological themes, capturing ambiguity and contradiction through refined tonal shifts. His recent exhibition “400–700 Nanometers” examined the narrow spectrum of visible light as a metaphor for the constrained ways we see and understand the world.
Phatcharaphan Raiva is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice often incorporates natural elements, ritualistic themes, and symbolic compositions. Her works reflect a personal dialogue with spiritual and cultural heritage, combining installation, painting, and performance to explore memory, femininity, and transformation.
Praiva Raiva is a Thai artist working across sculpture, installation, and conceptual art. Her practice navigates emotional states and internal landscapes, often using minimal forms to convey intimate psychological experiences. Through abstraction and metaphor, her works investigate themes of presence, silence, and the passage of time.
Compiled for the exhibition “Echoes from the Land of Smiles” at 333Gallery Korea | April 30 – May 31, 2025
