“All of us can find opportunities for ourselves. Not waiting for an opportunity to come running at me.” Chalit Nakphawan An artist who works with a variety of stories
todayan artist Chalit Nakphawan He retired from his teaching job. But there are many times as long as the kite’s tail art work
“I taught at Silpakorn University, Thap Kaew and Thammasat University, Rangsit. I have been a special teacher teaching for 10 years, but before traveling to Thap Kaew, Nakhon Pathom and Rangsit, traveling 3 days a week, teaching year 1 and year 4, Department of fashion, painting, sculpture, drawing Mae Ing, the basic subject, learning textiles in Thammasat, another optional subject, and now we have a lot of work too, so it fits better.
is an artist who not only teaches art but uses art as a teacher to pass on to the new generation
“4th year as a consultant for children doing a fashion thesis. such as ready-to-wear, sportswear, conceptual work AND branding, for example, Vivienne Westwood, Louis, Gucci, how to create a character? because the designer studied patterns This is why I let the artist teach me.”
And not everyone can teach artists. Must be someone who is interested, educated, knowledgeable
“becauseimportant ideas Creativity is hard there must bean artistWho is also interested in fashion Interest in the world Some of them may work their art in a gallery. But we are interested in a variety of fashion, interior design, architecture, product design, hotel design, so we are the ones who are invited to various events, product launches, mobile phones, and we like to work on big projects which is fun.
Artists have come a long way in this era. The world today has changed. Art is not just painting or sculpting. Artists have to think about big projects, work with locations. working with society Must be a manager, a thinker, as well as creative work. Sometimes we want to change society. Create a living society and then replace it with art Or develop something more than before.
It gives examples of everything that happens around us, design, tourism. building a career Organizing, promoting products, everything is usedartan ant
“So we’re invited. It’s like being famous. Probably the first artist to go to these events. Sometimes going to lectures, going to seminars, it’s a time where people with knowledge People who work behind the scenes or who have images corresponding to their products to talk. products to sell because the world has changed So it seems we have more jobs like influencers, celebrities, things like this…”
truth Chalit Nakphawan Having said that I’ve stopped learning (temporarily), I’m not tired. But many projects (as it is)
“The project is getting bigger. Having to travel abroad, there are many things, so I think let the new generation learn them. In fact, we want to teach. We will make ourselves new forever. You have to prepare to learn, watch a lot, read a lot in order to pass it on to the children.
Wat Phutthawihan, Thai Temple in Amsterdam (Cr: Chalit Nakphawan)
The big job is design.A mural painting from a Thai temple in Amsterdam called Wat Phutthawihan We have been helping with fundraising for a long time, maybe 10 years, and now the church is finished. by asking for pictures from famous artists to auction and bring money to help build the church
The latest progress from the meeting at Wat Mahathat because the abbot is coming from Wat Mahathat where did you goWat Phutthawihan in amsterdam Monks who are abbots in foreign temples must be knowledgeable monks. Must be able to speak English at least. You can speak English and Dutch too.
Now we have a meeting to plan the design of the carved images on the back of the Buddha image. which is carved wood not a statue of Buddha Some relatives went to buy it from North Sala. A very large one is offered Now enough of the carved wood. The back should also be a 3D wood carving painting, designed as a story from the history of the Buddha. The front is a mural.”
Says artist Saiboon It is a Thai temple in the middle of a beautiful and outstanding park surrounded by beautiful gardens.
“Building a church in a foreign country is very difficult because Thai architecture is very obvious. conflict with its architecture. In many countries, they often do not build churches in the style of Thai architecture. It is usually a building that is rented or bought. The wise abbot. He told the Dutch authorities that it is a temple that symbolizes the development of Thai-Dutch relations. “
Chalit Nakphawan with Abbot Wat Phutthawihan
will becomeWat PhutthawihanOn this day, Thai temples in foreign countries also travel from temples rented in village buildings. Come to a Thai temple to show off the fine Thai architecture
“Thai temples abroad It is the center of Thai people’s hearts to come together and help each other. Anyone who is in trouble can go to the temple, stay, and eat. The abbot said he also borrowed money and gave it to him, the center of the Thai people. and proud to help spread Buddhism
When I went there, walking with the abbot, there were people who came to pay respect to foreigners and ask to take pictures with them.”
Being a famous artist, even in foreign countries A big project to complete the construction of the temple with internal and external work Royal fairs are never rare.
“Another big project is First solo show in years We haven’t performed solo for a long time. Got a building by accident It’s a beautiful old 4-storey building in Chokchai 4 area. Will show work both outside – inside So it’s a big event for many sessions. Getting souvenirs, using a team, an organization team, you have to do a lot.”
while the merit work never fails Social work waits…
“Teaching visually impaired people who had poor vision to draw, actually taught him to sculpt We think that instead of people with disabilities going to sell lottery tickets playing street music We should be able to teach him how to make art . Used to do a sculpture workshop, he can do it, now we talk about work and start doing it. Indeed, we have been working to help society for a long time.”
The children’s art school still does that. Never been an unemployed artist
“A person who likes to work I don’t like to stay still during Covid time to go to sea. Stop accepting guests because they are afraid of COVID. All alone Lurking at work, someone bought. I think during the time of COVID, artists are not in trouble. to produce work that people want
People with money are frustrated that they haven’t gone anywhere, so they shop for art, buy antiques, watches, jewelry, good works of art, and some people can sell them on their IG page. Many people are learning about social media. good at marketing
Oh… still going to be a design consultant, going to train and give lectures to communities that produce craft work. Learn and lead marketing too.
And when we did a tape measure to raise money for building a church, there was more. invited to paint for an auction to bring money to build an international monastic sanctuary in Chiang Mai of the “Phornprapha” family.
I feel like the more I ask for work, the more it grows. Being an employee for almost 24 hours
“We believe that artists are not unemployed. The younger generation has learned more art. The more people who have money Come study art and marketing. along with social technology Once it has status, art can be used to do many other businesses, so it is a time when many rich people come to study art. because the art world in the new era is going across the world”
watch artist Chalit Nakphawan As an example…
