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Looking for something to do in [Phuket] [1] this weekend? Head on over to Galleria 346 to see the gallery’s 3rd art exhibition entitled “see you later-part 1”. The exhibition features the work of contemporary Cambodian artist Leang Seckon. According to a recent report by the [Phuket Post] [2], Leang Seckon is a 35-year-old who has shown his work in venues around the world including countries such as venues in Thailand, Myanmar, Shanghai, Hong Kong Singapore, Norway and New York. Leang Seckon was educated at the Royal University of Fine Arts and will be the artist in residence at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum later this year. The busy artist will then be representing Cambodia at the Fukuoka Triennial in September. The current exhibition at Galleria 346 exhibits 14 of the artist’s pieces, which comment on a number of the political and social changes that he has observed in both Thailand and Cambodia. Galleria 346 can be found at 346-348, Kra Road, Phuket Town. The exhibition will be displayed for the next three months, so make sure you take the time out to visit. [1]: http://1stopphuket.com [2]: http://phuket-post.com 2009-07-24T09:10:00+07:00 1384 2009-07-23T21:58:16+07:00 5 true 1384-check-out-the-phuket-art-scene Andrew

There are a number of ways of getting rid of your rubbish. Some people choose to recycle, while others like to donate unwanted items to charity. However, Japanese-Thai artist Yuree Kensaku has another method. Visitors to the 100 Tonson Gallery in [Bangkok] [1] will be greeted by a colourful collection of pictures, all created from discarded items such as blankets, wood and video tapes. 30-year-old Yuree Kensaku has titled her exhibition "Sweet with Mr Fan" and is presenting her work as a creative way of dealing with seemingly worthless objects. In an interview with the [Bangkok Post] [2] Yuree Kensaku said that: "It's my habit to not throw things away. For me, there is value and meaning in old objects. I'm influenced by my father, who loves nature and fixing old things instead of throwing them away when they fail. As a person, I'm inclined to use all objects to their fullest. Perhaps this trait expresses the environmental concerns I possess." The exhibition will be held until August 23rd at the 100 Tonson Gallery, which is located on Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini. [1]: http://1stopbangkok.com [2]: http://bangkokpost.com 2009-07-22T09:00:00+07:00 1379 2009-07-21T19:38:07+07:00 5 true 1379-from-rubbish-to-riches Andrew

The northern city of [Chiang Mai] [1] is often praised by visitors for its diverse art and culture. The city is simply teeming with art galleries, temples and museums. So it isn’t surprising that the newly opened gallery named Look At This, which is located opposite the Amari Rincome Hotel on Nimmanhemin Road, should have proven to be a big success. This month, the gallery is contributing to Chiang Mai’s cultural profile by hosting Singaporean painter Li Li Tan. Li Li Tan is known for her bright, happy images and the paintings have been a big hit. "I dream a lot in both colour and black and white" Li Li told [Good Morning Chiang Mai] [2] recently. "One of my favourite paintings here is Ave Maria. I dreamt it in black and white, then painted it in colour". Li Li Tan managed to sell several paintings on her first night in Chiang Mai, with the painting of Ave Maria painted in acrylic on canvas being sold for 40,000 baht. Another, larger painting also sold for 80,000 baht. Back in Singapore Lil Li Tan works as a TV commercial producer and photographer. However, she is so taken with Chiang Mai that she has announced plans to settle in the city in the near future. [1]: http://1stopchiangmai.com [2]: http://gmorning.info/news 2009-07-03T09:15:00+07:00 1353 2009-07-03T09:48:18+07:00 5 true 1353-chiang-mai-gallery-welcomes-new-artist Andrew

For two long years, six specially selected Thai artists have been working very hard on a new project. Illustrating scenes from the literary magnum opus E-nao, this painting will serve as a template for an enormous piece of embroidery that will use colourful cloth and intricate stitches to show the Himaphan Forest and the mystical animals that live within it. The enormous painting currently stands against the wall of the Chitralada Palace in [Bangkok] [1]. The project has been conducted under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen in order to promote fine art and allow farmers to improve their artistic skills. "E-nao was chosen as the theme because it was composed by King Rama II and generates romance, thrills and many other emotions. It deserves to be better known among new generations," Thanpuying Pharani Mahanonda, deputy private secretary to HM the Queen told the [Bangkok Post] [2] recently. ''Her Majesty's goal is to allow them to study and gain further expertise in their field and return to their hometowns to teach embroidery groups formed by the queen.'' The Support Foundation is an artistic organization in which Thai people come together to create works of art. Their work is usually commissioned and either purchased by private collectors, businesses or the foundation itself. [1]: http://1stopbangkok.com [2]: http://bangkokpost.com 2009-06-10T09:01:00+07:00 1317 2009-06-09T13:31:49+07:00 5 true 1317-bangkok-supports-fine-art Andrew

The streets of [Samui] [1] were filled with displays of colourful cloth this month as talented batik artist Judy Dove visited the island. A special four day fair was held to welcome the artist, who stopped in on her way to Germany, answering questions about her work from other artists and collectors. Batik is a unique and vibrant Malaysian and Indonesian form of decorating cloth in bold and bright designs. As the [Samui Express] [2] reported this week, Judy Dove’s father was prominent Batik artist Yong Mun Sen, who was one of the first artists in Malaysia to practice the art form. Judy’s work has taken on a distinctly Thai flavor as she has cleverly captured scenes from Thailand’s landscape as well as the birds, animals and plants that can be found in Southern Thailand. Judy Doves work will be displayed in galleries around Koh Samui for some time to come. These large pieces of cloth can be hung on the wall or used in a multitude of ways such as draped over beds or as tablecloths. Visitors to the island now have the opportunity to pick up a unique souvenir to take home, a perfect reminder of the richness and colourfulness of Thailand. [1]: http://1stopsamui.com [2]: http://news.samuiexpress.net/ 2009-05-22T09:00:00+07:00 1290 2009-05-21T13:42:02+07:00 5 true 1290-samui-celebrates-new-art-form Andrew