Thosaporn Suthum

ARTIST STATEMENT

The movement of Abstract Expressionism in 1960’s marked the theme of ‘process’ in the history of art. Materials, procedures as well as the artist’s characteristics of paint handling take precedence over the final work. The exhibition “PERCEPTION” revisits this notion in art making. Showcasing eight works by Thosaporn Suthum, the exhibition investigates the practice that emphasizes the interaction between creator and medium.

The meaning behind the artwork is abstract. The artist is showing emotions and feelings that are harmonic and at times chaotic. The artwork in “PERCEPTION” is a result of repetition and the occasional accident. These two elements combine to create the textural surface representing the artist’s emotion complexity. It draws a parallel line between idea vs reality and the expected vs the unexpected.

BIOGRAPHY

Education

1999
M.F.A. Painting, Silpakorn University, Bangkok

1994
B.F.A. Painting, Rajamangala Institute of Technology, Bangkok

Exhibitions :

2021

SUMUK Exchange Residency & Exhibition, South Korea

2020
• 17th The GONGJU international Art Festival 2020 South Korea
• 13th Art Exhibition of International Visual Artist Association of Thailand
• 15th International Art workshop Thailand 2020 at Poh-Chang Academy of Arts
• 15th International Festival & workshop Thailand 2020 at Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Bangkok

2019
• SUMUK Exchange Residency & Exhibition, South Korea
• International SUMUK Workshop, Haenam, South Korea
• Sou-ve-nir Exhibition People Gallery BACC Bangkok, Thailand
• Aesthetics of Pattani Exhibition Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus
• 14th International Art workshop Thailand 2019 at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
• 14th International Festival & workshop Thailand 2019 at Poh-Chang Academy of Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin