Presentation of the artists and their works
Laurence Causse-Parsley was born in the south of France in 1966, in a family of painters, architects and Art lovers. She was brought up in Nice in the beautiful area of Cimiez where ancient architecture from Roman times, Chagall's and Matisse's work are part of daily life. Laurence studied Literature and Political sciences in Paris and England where she meets her husband. Followed 4 years in Paris and 5 in London, 2 children and the start of a career in marketing.
During all those years, Art has been, though in the background, a vital lead in Laurence's life: extra-curricular art classes in her teens, student of the painter Yves Desvaux-Veeska in Paris after work hours. She discovers acrylic paints and pigments, which become the backbone of her richly textured, vividly coloured, mainly abstract paintings.
In 2000 after moving to Bombay, Laurence completely dedicates herself to her painting. India proves a great source of inspiration because of its very dense aesthetic dimension. In February 2003, the Hacienda Art gallery in Bombay presents her first solo exhibition of recent paintings as well as earlier life drawings. After India, Taiwan. In Taipei, Laurence discovers Chinese arts by becoming a volunteer guide at the National Palace Museum. From this moment, a light Chinese touch regularly appears in her work. The creation of a website, www.art-lac.com allows Laurence to share her paintings with a wider public. Since 2005, Laurence and her family live in Bangkok,. She has had several exhibitions as well as offering art workshops for adults and children.
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Sarah Hammecker: I’m English with French nationality. I am a sculpture and have been working on ceramics for about 15 years. I graduated in BA Sculpture and later in MA Restoration of Sculpture. I worked in Dakar, Senegal, as a studio assistant in a ceramic studio for 8 years, whilst also developing my own work in ceramic. Clay is a very stimulating material for expressing ideas. Much of my work is inspired by experiences while living abroad. It is an exciting process to see these strong influences; the landscape and people around me, transforming into my work.
Pakorn Kruemkangplu: I’m Thai. I graduated in Bachelor of art education and have been working exclusively on ceramics for around 5 years. Clay teaches me about life. Sometimes, my work is not what I am aiming for. Sometimes I get set backs but I never give up and try my best. I love throwing clay on the wheel. When clay passes through my fingers, I’m in deep meditation. My work is inspired by organic form and I express it in abstract form...
Mie Ghesquiere: I’m Belgian: I started to work with clay about 15 years ago. Clay is a way to express myself. It’s a great material and I like to show the clay in my sculptures. Most of my work is inspired by nature and especially by the sea. In Belgium I started with hand built sculpture. When we moved abroad I learned to use the wheel. I learned ceramics in different studios in Belgium, Philippines and Thailand. Now I have a studio at home. I work together with other ceramic artist in my studio, we learn from each other and inspire each other. My work is a combination of hand building and throwing.
Sakachart Srisuk: I am Thai, born in 1980. I studied painting at Bunditpattanasilpa Institute. Honors and Awards: Encouragement Award Chaina – Asian Youth Art work; Creativity Contest Art Exhibition 2006; 2008. Workshop and Art Exhibition in India. Exhibitions: 2004,2006 Art Exhibition at "International School Bangkok"; 2006 Art Exhibition to Celebrate the 60 year Anniversary of His Majesty the King Accession to the Throne at Seacon Square; 2006. Chaina – Asian Youth Art work Creativity Contest Art Exhibition; 2007. Art Exhibition by Instructors and Students in the Thai Arts; Department and Painting Course of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Bunditpattanasilpa Institute, Ayutthaya ;2008. Art Exhibition by Members of Faculty of Fine Arts, Bunditpattanasilpa Institute. Current Employment: Special Instructor in Painting. Bundit Patanasilp Art Institute. Address: 198/8 Taunglau, Jaumpon, Jatoojuk, Bangkok, 10900 Tel: 0895791542, E-mail: sri _ chang 909@ hotmail.com
Thanut Khanthakhom : I am Thai, born in 1979. I studied painting in Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Exhibition: "remember 30 year 14 Oct: Democracy day" at Parliament of Thailand 2003; “ Pure art group” Featuring the collections of 6 Young Thai Artists; Experimental Video Art 4 Exhibition Thai-European friendship 2007 at King Munkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkabang, Bangkok; "Life is Book" Gallery Fourtyfour 44 little Oxford Street Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW, Australia 2007; "Aesthetics of Body" Presennted by Artery Gallery at Silom Galleria Building 2009; The 11th Panasonic Contemporary Painting Exhibition "for The happiness of mankind" 2009. Awards: 2nd. Prize (Drawing) “Exhibition Prof. Silpa Bhirasri day” of College of Fines Arts; 3rd. Prize Painting contest for His Majesty the King's 81th Anniversary under the topic " Inspiration from His Majesty's Songs" by Thaicom Foundation. 2008
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