ART COLLECTIVE
Thai illustrators Thatchamapan Chanchamratsang (Pomme Chan) and Yozanun Wutigonsombutkul’s (Suntur) artworks have made them two of the most sought-after homegrown talents today.
The public will get a rare glimpse of their collective work at “CentralWorld — Central Art Of Bangkok”, until Nov 30, at Beacon Zone, Level 1, CentralWorld.
Thatchamapan and Yozanun’s artworks make their debut in Bangkok and will be showcased in illuminated frames to add extra zing to the experience as they entertain and educate the public on the art of illustrations.
The acclaimed illustrators, both of whom boost international portfolios, communicate their views on people’s lifestyles in today’s world through their work. Thatchamapan, 36, who was born and educated in Bangkok, said her 12 pieces were inspired by the letter “o”, which is used as both a symbol for CentralWorld and represents a “global” feel.
Thatchamapan, who completed her BA in interior design at Silpakorn University before working at WPP’s DY&R and Grey as a graphic designer, said that each display covers a theme, starting from glamorous, sweet 16, street traveller and more. An attempt has been made to interpret each character into a symbol such as item, nature, surface and others. A running theme is bright and colourful tones.
Using her unique hand-drawn skills, the artist’s eclectic style gets its inspiration from everyday life. Nature, fashion, architecture and female form play a big part. Thatchamapan is also passionate about typographical illustrations, several of which have appeared in Variety, Digital Arts and The New York Times magazine, among others.
Yozanun, 28, a Bangkok-born illustrator who honed his knowledge of the arts in New York where he lives, shared his take on the collective remarking.
“I gather everyone follows their passions in a different manner and lives in their own little world,” he said. “Some of us love fashion, while some like art. I would like to show this concept through the illustrations I have come up with for this event.”
One thing that makes his work stand apart is his personal touch, which brings about an emotional reaction from his audiences largely through his simple, easy-going style. Yozanun’s signature is found in what he terms “simple lines”, unique in that they ooze with bright and colourful hues that describe peoples’ preferences, optimistic viewpoints and the lighter side of human temperaments. His forte is the witty manner with which he brings stories from everyday life to the fore in a way that is easy to understand.