Theerapon Rurngpaisitporn
Hello
My name is Theerapon, and I am an artist from Thailand.
I have received education in the field of art. I love to draw, paint, and sculpt.
In the past, I have created numerous artworks featuring plants and trees because I deeply value the greenery of nature.
Given the current challenge of climate change, I aim to showcase the beauty of nature to inspire people to cherish and protect it.
The elegant shape and form of an elephant, along with its historical significance to the Thai people, has made it an integral part of our lives. It is prominently featured in religious and royal ceremonies. This has been a great inspiration for me in creating this collection.
Elephant and Belief
Humid
Interaction between nature and manmade has never stop to fascinate me. Beauty emanates from the surface of statue covered with moss, fern, and lichens after a long day of rain. It gives me small pleasure to hear the sound of water, to feel the wind, and to sense humidity. I sometimes feel I am part of the sculpture.
Gate
This collection is inspired by my trip to Bali. I was fascinated with the town, the everyday life, and how the locals embrace beautiful nature. The doors of the old gate, Pintu in Indonesian, remind me of happiness and peace in the past. I admire how the locals followed their beliefs and tradition until now.
The Peaceful Smile
My trip to Angkor Thom in Cambodia inspires this collection. The ground is covered with leaves and roots. The interaction between nature - moss, fern, and lichens, and manmade is a perfect reflection of time. I add smiles to faces to give a sense of serenity and to pay homage to Lord Buddha’s compassion.
Hidden
City
HIDDEN CITY
A city born out of my imagination. The time is obscure, yet ancient. Multicultural architecture flourishes in this city. The population is diverse, yet everybody live together peacefully without anger or violence
Green
Peace
For me the color green represents greenery in my garden. There's an indescribable force I sense when I enter the garden each morning. I am intrigued by the union of man and nature that gives birth to inner peace.
Sabai Sabai
When I visited the South of Thailand, the Sino-Portuguese architecture, Chinese furniture, and tropical plants caught my attention. I immediately put all of these things together on canvas when I returned home. Later on, a beautiful woman is added to the picture. I want people to see this picture in the morning while sipping a cup of coffee and feeling relaxed. To me, happiness can be traced back to Lord Buddha’s teaching; “Dharma is Nature”
With a hint of Klimpt, Ernst, Rousseau and Beaux Arts, the paintings in this collection were greatly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. Concentrating on vertical canvases dedicated to theatrical fantasies and operatic costuming
Thai nouveau
2023
Present moment
In life, it's common to feel preoccupied with the past or future, causing us to lose focus on the present. It's essential to remember the wisdom of Buddha's teaching: "Be present." This simple yet universal concept is often overlooked. In my artwork, I've combined a lady's face, flowers, brush strokes, geometric shapes, and golden orbs to depict the passage of time at 00:00, symbolizing the transition between past and future. The message conveyed through this painting is that practicing mindfulness in the present moment will lead to greater wisdom and awareness.
About
Education:
1989 Faculty of Decorative Art - Silpakorn University, Bangkok
Employment:
1989-1991 Illustrator, Leo Burnette, Co., Ltd. Bangkok
1992-1995 Illustrator, Freelance
1996-2002 Illustrator, Artist
2004-2005 Art Director, Khan Kluay, Kantana.
Exhibitions:
1998 The Philip Group of Exhibition Companies, Thailand
1998 “See San Hang Poom Panya Thai”, Petroleum Authority of Thailand
1999 “The Empire of Thai Elephant”, Chivasom Resort & Spa, Hua Hin
2000 “Elephant and Belief”, Place of Art Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2001 “Thai Contemporary”, Central Grand Plaza, Bangkok, Thailand
2002 “Contemporary Thai Paintings and Sculptures”, Schoeni Art
Gallery, Hong Kong
2002 “Thai Painting”, Gallery Sanbi, Tokyo, Japan
2002 “The Peaceful Smile”, Raffles Grand Hotel’Dankor, Siam Reap
2007 “Thai Nouveau”, Carpediem Galleries, Bangkok, Thailand
2010 “428 Exhibition”, Wannakudta Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2011 Group Exhibition, Duang Jumpa Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2011 Group Exhibition, Kumdara Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2011 “C’Est La Vie…Life is Beautiful”, Vie Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
2011 “Landscape”, Kumdara Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2012 Asia Contemporary Art Show, Hong Kong
2015 “Hidden City”, Neilson Hays Library, Rotunda Gallery, Bangkok
Awards:
1990 BAD Award (Bangkok Art Directors Association) Press Advert for
Regent Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
1990 BAD Award (Bangkok Art Directors Association) Press Advert for Manager Newspaper, Bangkok, Thailand
1990 BAD Award (Bangkok Art Directors Association) Press Advert for
Thana City Real Estate, Bangkok, Thailand
2005 Illustrations for Young Readers Award
Studio:
38/48 Chuam Samphan 14 Road, Nhong Jork, Bangkok 10530, Thailand
Contact:
+66 860388493
theerapon.rur@gmail.com
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@Theerapon_japan