Bangkok based artist Vichit Nongnual already has a substantial worldwide following for his sculptures - Indeed he runs his own studio, Eco-Clay, with its own ceramic oven.
Constantly exploring new ideas, he has embarked on a major new adventure – painting. Bringing the same meticulous technique and visceral, earthy mediums to his portraiture: the stark, serene, powerfully dignified paintings combine abstract and bricolage inflections with a sculptural solidarity and presence, inspired by his first love... Clay.
VICHIT NONGNUAL
Bangkok based artist Vichit Nongnual already has a substantial worldwide following for his sculptures - Indeed he runs his own studio, Eco-Clay, with its own ceramic oven.
Constantly exploring new ideas, he has embarked on a major new adventure – painting. Bringing the same meticulous technique and visceral, earthy mediums to his portraiture: the stark, serene, powerfully dignified paintings combine abstract and bricolage inflections with a sculptural solidarity and presence, inspired by his first love... Clay.
An award-winning artist, Vichit uses the human face as a canvas to interpret the inner workings of the mind. Seeking to expose what may be on the mind of his subject, their appearances are interrupted by symbols of meaning; clouds, text and smoke are cast across the facial landscapes. In monumental scale, the originals works are powerful and impressive. Limited editions on glass bring a contemporary presentation and interpretation to the images. Bringing a global perspective to this traditional genre, these remarkable and accomplished portraits are perfect for modern collections.
An award-winning artist, Vichit uses the human face as a canvas to interpret the inner workings of the mind. Seeking to expose what may be on the mind of his subject, their appearances are interrupted by symbols of meaning; clouds, text and smoke are cast across the facial landscapes. In monumental scale, the originals works are powerful and impressive. Limited editions on glass bring a contemporary presentation and interpretation to the images. Bringing a global perspective to this traditional genre, these remarkable and accomplished portraits are perfect for modern collections.