29 | 04 20 | 05 2023 SAT Exhibition date: SAT 29th APRIL 2023 06.00 PM Opening reception: River City Bangkok | Charoenkrung 24 NUMBER 1 GALLERY Venue: Pleased to meet me [ ยินดีที่รู้จักฉัน ]
Resources are enough to feed the entire world, but not enough to feed a greedy person. When only a few percent of the people on Earth want to own all the resources, war has been happening. (B.1993, Thailand) ARNONT LERTPULLPOL Flag of Peace 147.5 x 280 cm. Oil on Canvas 2023
Venus, a painting of a woman in the midst of a storm, is picked up to present and equate the events of a life that is difficult to solve and It leads to an invitation to interpret it to the difficult situation of living today. (B.1997, Thailand) KRISANAPON PIAPAIBOON Venus in the strom 170 x 110 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
Under the environment and situation in today's society. It is full of tense and depressing stories that bring darkness and gloom to the mind. The fact that artists have created and spent time in this painting is like soothing the sad soul to shine again. This Art work is created in a different perspective from John Singer Sargent's "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose". (B.1996, Thailand) KONGPOP BENJANIRAT Yakata 190 x 80 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
(B.1976, Thailand) KOWIT WATTANARACH Ready for battle 200 x 120 cm. Oil on Canvas 2023 Behind the shadows of ordinary people in society, there are often hidden dangers, but experience also teaches us to be careful and ready for battle.
The marble statue of Venus, the goddess of love, and the ideals of femininity in Western culture, is firmly pinned by ropes. In front of the sculpture was an old mythical image. The story of the murder of a Sabines woman by a man from the ancient Roman Empire, superimposed on a picture of porcelain doll, dressed like a beautiful girl in the late 19th century. Historical evidence, different deeds, different agendas all of the above. They all reflect the burden that is attached to the definition of femininity. (B.1993, Thailand) PAT YINGCHAROEN This one Shall be called Woman 175 x 120 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
Stories told through WIT characters are the names of the characters, fat boy. The artist's design is similar to the artist's own shape through The cuteness of the protagonist in the cartoon "The Ghost of Casper" created a character. This series is about love, longing, or losing love through characters and ghosts, and creating new scenes through painting. (B.1986, Thailand) PRAWIT LUMCHAROEN Where Is The Love? 145 x 125 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
Dear all The romance that we ordinary people give boundaries and imaginations. For me, “R.S.” is not a sweetness in any way. But it’s all the greatness that ordinary humans can’t pursue. It is the noble goal that a man dreams of attaining. Even if it leads to failure or even death. These include personal comfort and everything we have. To achieve sensual greatness. And the romance that inflates our delicate human hearts. Brave men would trade it for their lives. Romance is what drives Humans like us are born, leading the sublime. And at the same time, senselessly and ruthlessly destructive And wage war with everything available to wipe out those who step in the way of glory. Among the great wars I, “R.s.” commend Diao Chan from Luo Guanzhong's novel The Romance of The Three Kingdoms, To achieve the greatness of romance that we can all dream of. This time, the artist has already painted a second picture of the courage of Mrs. Tiao Burr. But even though he try to create images of these majestic grandeur, how much It would be impossible to portray the grandeur and pure nobility that this beautiful female character has left upon the earth. R.s. (B.1993, Thailand) RACHATA SIRIYAKUL Dioachan II 173 x 130 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
(B.1997, Thailand) SAHAPAP LERTSAMATIJIT Fear Appearing in Dream no.3 150 x 100 cm. Oil on Linen 2023 The fear that appears in the dreams, the stories from the past until the present that have been and have never been encountered are composed together. It's like a nightmare that blends emotions, fears or unpleasant events that occur in subconscious mind. Conveyed through symbols, objects, landscapes and atmosphere to create a fictional world and connect connotative meaning to tell the imagination that like a large amusement in painting.
Material prosperity and foreign influence in all aspects is affecting their well-being and Culture of Thai Society. The aggression of latent comes in the form of prosperity. It is devouring Thai society in ways that we are not aware of. (B.1978, Thailand) TEWAPORN MAIKONGKEAW Invade 180 x 130 cm. Oil and Acrylic on Linen 2023
If there is a lack of air, it lacks life. Air contaminated by dust, toxic fumes, chemicals or the air that carries the virus, life gets sick...Therefore, he created a painting to arouse interest in the dangers of the air. (B.1973, Thailand) THANARIT THIPWAREE Wanderlust and Citi Dust 200 x 150 cm. Oil on Linen 2023
(B.1996, Thailand) THINNAPAT TAKUEAR Overlap 120 x 80 cm. Oil on Canvas 2023 Because this exhibition would like to invite everyone to come back closer and get to know more about the artists. Therefore, I want to reflect on the tastes and techniques of painting. This work consists of many colors and a fusion of truth and abstraction of color.
From the impression ofKing Taksin the Great Monument in Chanthaburi, my hometown. Therefore brought to create a painting in my style to show his bravery and sacrifice. (B.1976, Thailand) EKASIT RAYUBSANG The light of bravery 150 x 122 cm. Drawing on aluminium board 2023
Regulation Vs. Freedom Imagination Vs. Science Reason Vs. Emotion Conservative Vs. Contemporary Left brain Vs. Right brain Ideological concepts Vs. Rational concepts Ritual Religion Vs. Principle or Examination Morality Vs. Capitalism (B.1999, Thailand) POLLAWAT SAMIDEE From and space 200 x 100 cm. Oil on linen 2023
The voice of desire is gathered in dreams, accumulated, nurtured, waiting for the day to grow in reality. (B.1982, Thailand) VERAPONG SRITRAKULKITJAKARN Song in the Altar 180 x 100 cm. Oil on linen 2023
'Always' means an unconditionally regular action. The Artwork show the dedication of a pair of creatures. Who resolutely scrambled to the other side of the composition. In a lifetime of life, have you ever met someone? Who is always beside you... in times of weakness. (B.1979, Thailand) RATTAPOOM PIWPANTAMIT Always no.2 110 x 100 cm. Oil on canvas 2023
“You would know the secret of death. But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life.” (B.1993, Thailand) THUNCHANOK PLAKULSANTIKORN Arrival 60 x 80 cm. Tempara and Acrylic on Canvas 2023
B.1978, Thailand Boonhlue Yangsouy, the artist who has continuously created arts for ages. He had participated with many exhibitions both domestic and international events. For example, Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2017, Art Central Hong Kong 2019 and 2023, Art Expo Malaysia 2019 and Art Fair Philippines 2020, he had yet joined solo and group exhibitions such as “Behavior = Identity” 2015, “Lady and Chandelier” 2017, “Love is” 2019 and “The Spirit of Six” 2019 BOONHLUA YANGSOUY ARTISTS B.1993, Thailand Arnont Lertpullpol is a senior lecturer in painting at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts. He graduated from Silpakorn University, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, majoring in visual arts. His artistic achievements were the first and second runner-up Excellence Awards in the 20th and 21st contemporary painting contest “Creativity for Fertility of Life” organised by Panasonic in 2018 and 2019, respectively. In addition, he also had a solo exhibition “Dee Prom” at People’s Gallery, 2nd floor, BACC in 2019. ARNONT LERTPULLPOL Krisanapon Piapaiboon graduated in bachelor’s degree from Silpakorn University, faculty of Painting and printmaking, painting branch. Moreover he had participated a group exhibition of Mango Art Design Performance Festival at Lhong1919 and also his first solo exhibition with Number1 gallery which is Coliseum Delight. KRISANAPON PIAPAIBOON B.1997, Thailand
B.1976, Thailand Boonhlue Yangsouy, the artist who has continuously created arts for ages. He had participated with many exhibitions both domestic and international events. For example, Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2017, Art Central Hong Kong 2019, Art Expo Malaysia 2019 and Art Fair Philippines 2020, he had yet joined solo and group exhibitions such as “Behavior = Identity” 2015, “Lady and Chandelier” 2017, “Love is” 2019 and “The Spirit of Six” 2019 KOWIT WATTANARACH ARTISTS B.1996, Thailand Kongpop Benjanirat, received a bachelor’s degree with first classhonor and a master’s degree from Silpakorn university. He has received many awards and participated art exhibitions for many years for instance an outstanding award from the first Thai art oil contest under the topic of “Happiness of Thais”. He had yet gotten selected as a representative student of Silpakorn University to offer the work to princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda for drawing a royal portrait in Phiphitchai Phatthana Exhibition hall. He was a representative student of the painting and print making department to participate in International Art Workshop in 2019 as an artist’s follower and assistant and also, he had received an art scholarship from general Prem Tinsulanonda foundation in 2019. KONGPOP BENJANIRAT Pat Yingcharoen, he is a special teacher and lecturer of Silpakorn and many other universities and he got a first class honor artist from Silpakorn University, the faculty of painting, sculpture and graphic arts. He has amazing solo exhibitions and many more group exhibitions. Moreover he is well known and accepted from both internal and international countries as well as the opportunity to exhibit on many stages in other countries such as Malaysia, Philippines and Hong Kong. PAT YINGCHAROEN B.1993, Thailand
ARTISTS B.1993, Thailand Rachata Siriyakul was born in Thailand and received education in a Thai school until he was 14 before moving to Singapore to continue his artistic education in 2015. Two years later, he was admitted to The School of John Angel, Florence, Italy, and then continued to advance his artistic endeavours under the close supervision of Mr. Odd Nerdrum, the internationally acclaimed painter from Norway. In 2018, Rachata’s work was featured in Bangkok Art Biennale organised by Lotus de Vivre at the Theatre of Indulgence Gallery. RACHATA SIRIYAKUL Sahapap lertsamatijit graduated in bachelor’s degree from Silpakorn University, faculty of Painting ,Sculpture and Graphic Arts. Moreover he had participated a group exhibition “I AM ORIGINAL 3” by Sakura Products and “Begin Again” at Lhong1919 and also solo exhibition with Number1 gallery which is “Formation of Nightmare”. SAHAPAP LERTSAMATIJIT B.1997, Thailand B.1986, Thailand Prawit Lumcharoen, an artist from Surat Thani, he graduated his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts program in painting, Poh-chang Academy of Arts and master’s degree in Fine Arts program, Silpakorn University. He has multiple solo exhibitions and awards such as a special prize from the 19th art contest for 14-17 youth, a consolation prize from Rice is life photo contest, a consolation prize from 3rd youth art taksin contest, an outstanding award from 5th youth art taksin contest, a special prize from 24th Toshiba art contest, the second runner up from 15th Panasonic contemporary painting competition and received a sponsor for arts by Prem Tinsulanonda foundation. He even more participated in various stages in abroad, for instance Art stage Singapore 2018 by Number1 Gallery, Malaysia Art expo in 2018 and 2019. PRAWIT LUMCHAROEN
ARTISTS B.1978, Thailand Tewaporn Maikongkeaw, is the artist who have always created magnificent arts. He graduated bachelor’s degree from Bangkok university and his master degree from painting, the faculty of painting, sculpture and graphic arts, Silpakorn University. He has exhibited many solo and participated group exhibitions continuously in both domestic and international stages such as Art Expo Malaysia 2019, Art Fair Philippines 2020 and Art Central Hongkong in 2019 and 2023. TEWAPORN MAIKONGKEAW Thinnapat Takuear the artist from Silpakorn University. faculty of Fine and Applied Art has been a part of plenty of exhibitions namely "Painting Department 2019" at Silpakorn University. "Being Human" at the library of Silpakorn university. First-runner up of Painting contest 2019 by HHK Intertrade and the winner in 2018. THINNAPAT TAKUEAR B.1996, Thailand Associate Professor Thanarit Thipwaree (born in 1973, Songkhla province). He is currently an associate Professor at Painting, sculpture and printmaking faculty, Silpakorn University. He graduated bachelor and master’s degree from Sculpture at Sculpture and printmaking faculty, Silpakorn University. Thanarit has produced works of art successively in both group and solo exhibitions, which he is accepted from collectors widely, moreover he received honorary awards. He has many internationally masterpiece records and was selected to be a repre-sentative to explore arts in several countries. For his solo exhibition, such as “Human Being”, “Portrait Odyssey”, “The opera of Metafiction” and also he was participated in many international and domestic projects. Even more he got an opportunity to make art for honorable majesty seat of King Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramenthra 10 at Crematory, Sanamluang, Bangkok and many more places. B.1973, Thailand THANARIT THIPWAREE
ARTISTS B.1993, Thailand Thunchanok Plakulsantikorn participated in numerous art exhibitions and solo exhibitions, including group exhibitions with the Number 1 Gallery and did received the various of good feedback from the Hotel Art Fair in both 2018 and 2019 as well. Furthermore, her artwork is very popular among foreigners after joining the international stage, such as the recent Art Expo Malaysia 2018. THUNCHANOK PLAKULSANTIKORN Pollawat samidee, an artist from Silpakorn University, faculty of painting, sculpture and printmaking, has an dis-tinctive work. He has awarded in many stages, for instance an outstanding award in 2 dimensional art faculty from Youth Thai Artist Award, SCG foundation in 2019 and best award in 2021. He even received an international award, for example Gold medal award from PIATRT NEAMT CREATIV FIRST EDITION (2016) in Romania, BEST INDIVIDUAL- MONTMARTE GOLDEN BRUSH 2017, Children Art studio St. Cyril and Methodius in North Mace-donia and winner award from International art festival 2017 in Japan. Pollawat had participated group exhibi-tions like “THE EITHER” and “Expensive heart” at Chiangmai Art Museum, including “Form” exhibition at Bang-kok Art & Culture Centre. And lastly the first solo exhibition with Number 1 Gallery in the name of “IDENTITY?” POLLAWAT SAMIDEE B.1999, Thailand Ekasit Rayubsang, who creates and well known with his exceptional art works. He has yet exhibited in many in remembrance of his majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej exhibitions such as 120 years of Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthra Maha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua painting under a concept of “Thammaracha” : a person who sincerely gives happiness to people. And “Artist and fine arts” exhibition. He also received a reward from 1st petchyodmongkut project in “Marine Silk Road civilization” concept and many more. B.1976, Thailand EKASIT RAYABSANG
ARTISTS B.1982, Thailand Verapong Sritrakulkitjakarn graduated from the faculty of painting, sculpture and printmaking, Silpakorn University. He has displayed in many art exhibitions domestically and internationally. He has received many awards. Moreover, he has participated in many international art galleries, such as in Korea, Japan, Romania, Italy, Poland, Greece, Germany, France, Malaysia, Egypt, USA, Spain, Singapore, Belgium, Turkey, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Laos, Vietnam, Czechia and Republic of North Macedonia etc. He continually has solo exhibitions for instance Painter prestige at National Gallery of Art in 2016, Doppelgänger exhibition at Kalwit Studio & Gallery in 2020, Chadok exhibition at Number1 Gallery in 2021 and The conquer exhibition at Number1 Gallery in 2022. VERAPONG SRITRAKULKITJAKARN Rattapoom Piwpantamit obtained a Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts (Visual Arts) from Chulalongkorn University and Master of Fine Arts from Silpakorn University. He received many awards for excellence in arts and has had four solo exhibitions, which are Delusion (2009), Conceal (2012), Misgiving (part 1, 2015) and Misgiving (part 2, 2018). The artist’s spectacular work has also allowed him to display his art pieces in numerous collective exhibitions with multiple artists including Art Expo Malaysia (2009), “ART TAIPEI”, Taiwan (2010), “AHAF”, Hong Kong (2012), “ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART”, Hong Kong (2015), Happylogy by Number 1 Gallery (2021), INSTAGRAM LIVE, 19karengallery, Australia, 75th ANNIVERSARY: A PORTRAIT OF INDO-THAI FRIENDSHIP, National Academy of Art, New Delhi, India and many others both in Thailand and abroad. B.1979, Thailand RATTAPOOM PIWPANTAMIT
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