Wichian Khongsawat

“The greatest influence of the art pathway is the surroundings that shape me to be me these days.”
No wonder why Khongsawat is one of the most energetic in town. Drawing, painting, creating, imagining, and illustrating stuff around himself got him several accolades unstoppably. “To be an artist is to be realistic to me.” He emphasizes his style of realism.

“It all starts with taking in your surroundings. When I was younger, it was always the illustrations in textbooks that attracted me away from my studies.”

“I began by painting drawings based on the illustrations in Thai textbooks. My first drawing was of a squirrel.” Who knew that regular squirrel tracing paper would be the foundation for this man’s future aspiration of becoming a professional artist?

A little primary school in Chumphon has nurtured and developed him as an artist. He has received appreciation for his painting work and has always received encouragement from those around him.

Background

After continually receiving encouragement, it plays a significant function in generating modest pieces of art while studying. In addition to drawing what was already there, he began to question. How will it feel to develop something from your own thoughts or perspective?
“The fun of painting objects around us with our own feelings is that we never know what will happen, and that piece of work reflects our own concrete creation. It’s a mix of exhilaration and curiosity.” Khongsawat explains the sensation that the tracing art could not provide.

Another thing that cannot be missed to address is his art teacher’s guidance.
“I used to ask my art teacher in high school to teach me how to sketch and every other thing about art. My teacher is always willing to impart his knowledge with me for free “He expressed his heartfelt gratitude. A coach who has pushed him to compete in numerous art competitions and earn prizes as proof of his talent and blessings.

Perseverance in pursuit of the arts

He majored in art at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. When joining the university, there is a chance to be chosen from the department to compete in the Bualuang Star Contest. This is the starting point that has had a significant impact on the present work style since it is a contest that brings students together for 10 days to create art individually, demonstrating the method and way of thinking about working and making art. At the conclusion of the competition, he applied several work techniques to his experiments in order to develop something new, which he pursued until he attended the master’s degree, integrating the advice of many professors until it came out as a work.

“So many people struggle to get material things, which can lead to unpleasant lives at times. These occurrences beg the question, “What is the worth of life?” Existence and truth are both illusions. The undying truth is no longer today’s world, but the inexorable laws of time.”

Awards

2021 Silver Medal at 12th UOB Painting of the Year
2020 Scholarship from General Prem Tinsulanonda Statesman Foundation
2020 1st Prize at “Miss You…Silpakorn” Photo Contest
2019 Excellence Award at The 21st Panasonic Contemporary Painting
2019 The 36th Contemporary Art Supporting Award for Young Artists
2018 Scholarship from Marsi Sukhumbhand Foundation
2018 Rising Star Researcher Award at The 1st FAR SSRU Undergrad Conference
2015 Honorable Mention at Art Fort The King Exhibition

Exhibitions

2022 The 13th UOB Painting of the Year at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
2022 Portrait Prize 2022 at River City Bangkok
2022 Art for Life Exhibition at See The Bell, Creative Space Cafe
2022 The 10th Asia Plus Art Contest
2022 Sketch Exhibition at GalileOasis
2022 “LONG FIRE” Exhibition at See The Bell, Creative Space Cafe
2021 12th UOB Painting of the Year at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
2021 The 10th White Elephant Art Award
2021 National Children and Youth Art Fair
2021 “Now A Days” Exhibition at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
2020 The 37th Exhibition of Contemporary Art by Young Artists at the Art and Cultural Center Commemorating the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King, Silpakorn University Sanamchandra Palace Campus
2020 Hypothesis Online Art Exhibition
2019 The 36th Exhibition of Contemporary Art by Young Artists at the Art and Cultural Center Commemorating the 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King, Silpakorn University Sanamchandra Palace Campus, Nakhon Pathom
2019 Art Exhibition at Eastern Center of Art and Culture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Burapha University, Chon Buri
2019 Art Exhibition at Southern Arts and Culture Hall, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Cultural Studies Pattani Campus, Pattani
2019 Art Exhibition at Institute for Southern Thai Studies and Folklore, Thaksin University, Song Khla
2019 Art Exhibition at Art and Culture Exhibition Hall, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
2019 Art Exhibition at Naresuan University Art Gallery, Arts and Culture Promotion Division, Phitsanulok
2019 Art Exhibition at Art and Culture Center, Khon Kaen University Cultural Center, Khon Kaen
2019 Art Exhibition at Ganesha Art Gallery, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham
2019 The 21st “Panasonic Contemporary Painting” Exhibition at the National Museum
2019 The 14th National Children and Youth Art Exhibition at the National Museum
2019 The 10th UOB Painting of the Year at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
“Chitta-Karma” Exhibition at the Royal Art Gallery, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom
2019 “International Guest Artist and Professor” Exhibition at the Royal Art Gallery, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom
2019 “Art for Mind”, Exhibition of Painting for Quality of Life at Pathum Thani Hospital
2018 The 20th “Panasonic Contemporary Painting” Exhibition at the National Museum
2018 The 10th “Excellent Art Thesis” Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery
2018 “WANNEE ART EXHIBTION” at Seven Art Gallery
2018 The 7th White Elephant Art Exhibition at the Bangkok Art Gallery
2018 “Young Artists Talent 4.0” Exhibition at Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
2016 The 9th Bualuang Star Camp Project Exhibition “Bua Luang Rising Star 101” at The Queen’s Gallery
2015 “Physical Beauty according to Emotion” Exhibition, Fine Arts Hall, Suansunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok

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