ArtNOW* presents
September 20, 2010 till October 7, 2010
"MURMUR OUR ARTS"
Featuring Paiboon Thamruangrit, Painter Atiporn Thongboriut, Ceramist Artist Wasin Pimsin, painter Suppatra Kuz, Painter
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September 20, 2010 till October 7, 2010"MURMUR OUR ARTS"
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I looked at "St. Bartholoma". I really liked the painting because it expressed the beauty of nature, and it made me feel calm and peaceful. The position of the buildings and maountains being far away give it a quiet feeling.
ReplyDeleteI love the watercolor for Pimsin's artwork.They create texture yet the color mixing aren't messy. The colors are bright and cheerful. The focus on dogs reminds me of my own dog.
ReplyDeleteAll the three artists in the show were very different and were unique in their own ways. I found the show overall expressive about each artist’s individuality. However, I was caught in this beautiful piece of art by Khun Paiboon. The piece has a beautifully-done red temple at the right and a break from the tree in the middle of the piece. I like this piece because it expresses the artist’s Thai and possibly Buddhism background. This piece is pretty much different from other ‘temple’ pieces I have seen because the temple is at the right side of the piece while the tree is, I believe, the focal point. It is very interesting that the artist chose the tree to be in the middle. I am still wondering whether the artist was trying to express something about the tree or the temple. Nevertheless, it was a great piece.
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ReplyDeleteI found Wasin's paintings relaxing, I enjoyed seeing all of them. I loved how he had paintings of places all over the world, yet he chose to paint something simple (ex. instead of painting a monument, he chose a house). It had a 'chill' kind of feeling. It's like the feeling of strolling through a park or a family on vacation in the quiet countryside.
ReplyDeleteFor me the work of art that really stood out from the rest was the painting "Narrow Path". This is a painting of a typical village road surrounded by houses. I really liked the artist's use of unity, texture, focal point and color. Unity because all of the color on the painting fits together really well and contribute to the piece as a whole. Texture because there are different tactile used for the road and houses and it made the painting that much more realistic. Focal point because even though there are so many things going on the road stands out because of the artist's choice of shadow and light ( making the road very light so that it stands out. Last but not least color because the artists had excellent use of color to bring out the road and uses shadows to give viewers the illusion of walking through an actual path. Looking at this piece i feel that the artist is trying to portray the typical surroundings of a village and how, while they are very crowded, these places can be very serene and peaceful and at times it's like there's no one there. It can also mean that there is no future living in these places and one needs to find their way out into the world, though the opportunities are slim if one tries they can still get there, hence the narrow road representing the path to the world and the light of the rad representing something better on the other side. The hints were the road and the surrounding houses and environment which were dark and gloomy. Looking at this piece i surprisingly felt at ease and at home because a huge mass of my life has been spent in a village in Vietnam quite like the one that was portrayed in the painting, so this work gave me a sense of home that i haven't felt in a very long time. I like this piece very much because i like the idea and theme portrayed in this piece and it is also painted in a way that seems so real, it's like im reliving my days at the village again every time i look at it. This piece is well done, the artist had excellent use of light and shadows to show his focal point and the color, though mostly cool, generates a warm and calm feeling in me which is usually the total opposite of what cool colors are supposed to do in my opinion,i also think t's a very unique piece and that the artists is EXTREMELY talented.
ReplyDeleteMy questions are:
ReplyDelete1) Has the artist lived in a similar place like this before?
2) What inspired the artist to paint this painting?
3) What's the artist's message, what is the artist trying to tell viewers through this painting?
4) How does the artist feel having accomplished this work?
5) What are some techniques that the artist used?
The piece that really caught my eye was "Narrow Path". The artist did an excellent job using color and play of light to create an interesting focal point. The use of texture also brought this piece to life. When I look at it, I am able to see a "dark" and "light" side to life, like the dark and light in the painting. I liked this piece because it shows me the moment in clarity, and makes me feel at ease. Overall, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI reviewed the wall pieces by Khun Atiporn at the artshow. It consisted of 4 associated pieces with patterns and little animal-like figures on top and in the empty spaces. The texture of the pieces give the impression of a natural scene such as the ocean or the mountain. The rhythm in the patterns direct the eye throughout the entire piece and the pieces are also well balanced where all empty spaces are filled with an animal figure and some placements seemed symmetrical, showing a balanced visual weight.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw those pieces, I wondered if they were associated with a purposeful theme illustrating how the environment is changing due to human activity, animals are constantly escaping from dangers threatening their lives such as the rising sea levels, their natural habitats which have been polluted and destroyed due to global warming. I was instantly attracted to those wall pieces after wondering around the show. I really like those pieces and the style of the artist which makes the workers stand out from other pieces. The fact that those pieces by Khun Atiporn were the only ones that were not pure paintings but ceramic art makes them more unique and interesting to the viewers. I also really like how the artist has an unique symbol (the creatures) to himself and I admire the skills and techniques involved with making this piece creating a calm yet rough texture and feeling. In my future works, I might use some of the unique aspects seen in those pieces such as the unique symbols, create works related to global issues or try unique medias and techniques.
"On the Roadside" by Khun Paiboon really struck me. It was a stunning piece. This painting really showed how the people in rural ares lived. It was realistic by the shadows he created and the painting of every little details made this piece even more stunning. The table, oranges, cans of beer, snacks were like a photograph. His technique was awesome. Iwould like to learn some from him.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the drawing by Mr. Thamruangrit. I really liked the theme of forests, mountains and nature. I have a few questions:
ReplyDeleteWas this drawn through a painting or were you there?
How long did it take you to complete this?
Why did you choose this landscape?
I really admired Khun Paiboon Thamruangrit's techique, skills and composition in most of his art work. The painting that I like the most is "The Temple" by Khun Paiboon. The artist uses cool color and great composition to portray a calm peaceful mood to his temple painting. The artist is trying to portray the beauty of the temple and the calm peaceful atmosphoere in the temple. I really admired the realism he portray in the painting with adding great detail on the temple itself. I wonder what inspired him to end u with this composition for this piece. I also wonder how many year had he spend practicing his painting skills.
ReplyDeleteThe painting that stood out to me the most was Vang-Vieng Fresh Market by Khun Paiboon. I really liked the range of color used because they caught my eye and kept my attention. The painting also portrayed the illusion of space very well, because of the way the artist painted the mountains in the backgroud. Every part of the painting was greatly detailed and very well done.
ReplyDeleteI like Khun Pimsin's work because his pieces of work are simple and not complicated. By this I mean that there is a clear focus on one object, with not too many other things in the background. I also have a few questions though:
ReplyDeleteFor the paintings of landscapes, was the artist there, or was he painting it from another picture?
Why are many of Khun Pimsin's works pictures of dogs?
I loved Atiporn Thongboriut's ceramic works. especially carvana, ones for wall hanging. I wonder the media of his work. the frost or fungus like things on his ceramic works gives antique look. Also it was interesting to see the rhetorical symbols through out all of his works: deer. I want to know what it symbolizes.
ReplyDeleteI liked uppatra Kuz's "having fun" piece. I loved the yellowish orange background color. it gave mysterious and dreamy look.
Overall a great show! it was a very nice combination of ceramic, watercolor painting and acrylic painting.
Many of the pieces displayed in the "Murmur Our Arts" show (particularly the water colour or acrylic paintings) were very intricately done with fine brush strokes and vibrant colours. However, what caught my attention the most was the "Caravan" clay series by artist Atiporn Thongborisut. I was drawn to the dramatic waves on ragged slabs along with the rusty brown and blue colours reminded me of soil and sediments underwater. I also liked the contrast between the large, dramatic waves and the small, simple animal figurines.
ReplyDeleteThe amazing works of each artist never ceases to surprise me. In the Murmuring Arts show, Mr. Paiboon Thamruangrit’s paintings of rural areas and suburbs stand out to me. The paintings radiate a feeling to peace and relaxation, and his details to the light source and colors make the painting seem realistic, almost like the scenery is popping out at you. It is also the location, which Khun Paiboon had chosen that provides the sense of connection between people and nature. What I’m curious about is what inspired Khun Paiboon to paint his pieces of art, and why did he choose specifically rural areas?
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at the show, I was very impressed. The artist whom I found particularly striking was Khun Suphattra, whose very bold and eye-catching paintings inspired me. The piece which I found particularly interesting was the acrylic on canvas painting, "Lets Have Fun". As I looked at it, the bright colours of pink, yellow, red and gold danced around the two figures in the composition. This really enhanced the feeling of movement in the piece and gave it life and excitement; I felt like I wanted to be part of the celebration these two characters seemed to be having, which by the name of the title was a very fun one. Also, I really liked that whilst these two figures were traditionally Thai, the tone and texture of the painting gave it a fresh and innovative appearance. I am glad the artist chose to place the characters in a skewed position as it made my eyes move around the painting. Therefore I do not think there was just one focal point but many. Finally, although I am not sure what the symbolic meaning is of this piece, personally I take away from it a very happy scene of prosperous Thailand, which in fact makes me, the viewer, leave the art gallery feeling very optimistic and culturally and visually inspired.
ReplyDeleteThe show was very interesting because there were various techniques presented by each artist. I was drawn to Khun Paiboon's acrylic paintings because they looked so real like photos; his shading and lines are so crisp that it really defined the piece. Khun Wasin Pimsin's pieces appears to be like the usual water color on paper, but I noticed signs by his paintings mentioning "Giclee Prints". So I'm very confused; are the pieces computer-generated or actually the basic hand-painted water color? They look really neat like the original watercolors. I'm always interested in new media and I would like to know more about it;I have googled some more information on giclee and found that it is very effective to use in mass production of quality work. As for Khun Suphattra's, I really loved the lively dynamics in her pieces. The vibrant colors attracts you to join the "dance" or the movement in the paintings and creates a fun mood. The small, simple patterns she uses in her work also creates texture and more depth.The combination of Khun Wasin's basic, easy-to-the-eye water color pieces, Khun Paiboon's realsitc paintings, and Khun Suphattra's colorful creations really gave variety and balance to this show.
ReplyDeleteFrom this exhibition, I was struck by Khun Supattra's very vibrant and dynamic acrylic paintings. I especially liked her pieces, "Let's Have Fun," "Always Happy," and "Together." Although the subjects of the paintings appear to be dragon-like creatures, which I am not very fond of, the color, texture, composition, and detailed patterns attracted me to them. The range of cold and warm colors in each of these paintings complemented each other very well and gave the image a lively feel. In addition, the progression of patterns and details on the creatures creates movement which makes the paintings come to life. Speculating the painting closely, I noticed the texture with which the acrylic was applied, which made me wonder how such texture was achieved. So, my questions to Khun Supattra are: How did you create the texture on your paintings? How did you choose the colors for each specific part? And lastly, what influenced you to choose this style of painting?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the work of Khun Supphatra. I felt the painting called "Day" stood out the most to me. It stood out to me because of the colors and compostiton that was used. The colors were vibrant and i was drawn to look closer at them. This then revealed how great the artists detail is on the piece. Also by making the mask the most dominant part of the piece it popped out and also made me look closer at the piece then revealing the amazing technique of this painting.
ReplyDeleteFrom last year's art course, Khun Paiboon visited and we got to explore and learn different techniques of water colors. I thought his work was very interesting and appealing. However, I was amazed by Khun Supattra's paintings. Her use to colors was very powerful and her the texture of her painting had a very interesting pattern to it. I also like how many of her paintings appear to be animal-human like creatures or images. It gave a very cultural, religious and a mixture of modern-old style -look to the painting. I would like to ask how she created the texture on her paintings? , and does her arcrylic painitings connect to any type of religion or culture, or does Chinese culture influence any of her paintings?
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