Description
The INSPIRATION
Rain on Leaves is in the Season Series 2020 series which was inspired by nature and the inner self of Chitphong himself. He has been filed with energy from the nature during his pandemic situation. During the pandemic, he was replenished with natural energy, Chitphong had been experiencing anxiety. But this time allowed him to explore his inner self and the surroundings around him. As a result, he received even more energy from it and being appreciated from them!
About this artwork
This piece was composed of brush strokes in the prevails green tones complimented with some white. It has been filled with layers of lush green with the abstract hints of nature. With unique brush techniques, it brings some liveliness to the painting like rain drizzling. The texture from the brushstroke of emotion also will make you feel like hearing rain dropping on the leaves. This color accent is suitable for all spaces where you need some relaxation and comfort. Green can create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. It is very soothing and natural to the eye. The painting show the power to sooth an entire living space. Add some natural texture to your space with this pleasing piece of painting!
Get to know Pawnthep Chitphong
Pawnthep Chitphong or PT was born in June 1976 in Supanburi, Thailand. He doesn’t have much memories of his hometown since he stayed there for only a while before came to study in Bangkok. During his time in Bangkok, he stayed with his relatives who opened a photo shop. While deciding what to study, he assisted his relatives and began learning photography from there.
Not long after that, he realized that he wanted to live his own life, so he left his relatives and started to live like a backpacker. During that time, Chitphong was drawing cartoons on postcards for sale until he was able to collect some money. This is when he started to realize that his proficient is painting. So he decided became a street artist, drawing postcards.
Chitphong was a self-taught artist. He didn’t study art directly. After he’d been selling his painted works, he thought of going to college to learn art in an academic way, but he found out that it was not for him. There was nothing to stop his abilities. In 1999, he held his first solo exhibition “Time” at Comme Restaurant in Bangkok.
Chitphong started with varies style of paintings influenced by Thai and foreign artists. In 2002, he turned his attention to abstract and figurative arts. Until now, he lives and work in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Today, he has created many abstract arts as well as photographing in his spare time. However, he still being street artist, which made him what he is now.
Pawnthep Chitphong’s artworks from 1999 – Present
Award
2009-2010 : THE 2nd BANGKOK TRIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL PRINT AND DRAWING EXHIBITION
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition
2019: FLOW inspired by nature @ Issue Gallery , CHIANGMAI
2017: AROUND @ Enough for Life , Chiangmai
2011 : SHARE BLUE @ BAANMAI-PLAMAN GUESTHOUSE, PAI, MAE HONG SON
2010 : THE MONSTER 2 @ ANGKRIT GALLERY, CHIANGRAI
2009 : DOTS LINES COLORS CIRCLES @ MINIMAL , CHIANGMAI
2007 : RAINY SEASON @ ALL ABOUT COFFEE , PAI, MAE HONG SON
2006 : LOVE IS EVERYTHING @ ART CAEF SLABBERAS, OSLO, NORWAY
2004: BEAN SPROUT @ SEAMEO SPAFA, BANGKOK
2003 : SUMMER LOVE @ RAN BARN RAO , BANGKOK
2002 : I AM NOT ARTIST @ RAN BARN RAO , BANGKOK
2005 : UTOPAI @ REFLECTION HOTEL , BANGKOK
2001 : BLACK SHEAR @ TOHKIM RESTAURANT , BANGKOK
2001 : PATE @ CONTEMPORARY GALLERY , BANGKOK
2001 : DUDE SWEET PARTY @ TOHKIM RESTAURANT , BANGKOK
1999 : TIMES @ COMME RESTAURANT , BANGKOK
Select Exhibition
2021
:NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE @ Galeria De Panthera , Chiangmai
:CHIANGMAI ART FOR AIR , Chiangmai
:REBIRTH AND CO-EXISTENCE Art Exhibition @ TCDC , Chiangmai
2020: NW! MINIMAL Photography exhibition @ Silpa Bhirasri Place , BANGKOK
2015 : LINKER @ CHIANGMAI CHAIYO HOTEL, CHIANGMAI
2014 : NOMAD @ RANLAO BOOK SHOP , CHIANGMAI
2013 : DESTINATION CHIANG RAI @ ART BRIDGE CHIANGRAI , CHIANGRAI
2013 : BIRD THEM CAT @ ANGKRIT GALLERY , CHIANGRAI
2009-2010 : THE 2nd BANGKOK TRIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL PRINT AND DRAWING EXHIBITION
2009 : THE MONSTER 1 @ PAI TALAY GUESTHOUSE, PAI, MAE HONG SON
2008 : WHITE CAT & BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHER @ 1000 THANKS , BANGKOK
2006 : LIKELY @ CAFÉ BANGRAK, BANGKOK
2006 : FREAKS @ BAAN PITTALEW, PAI, MAE HONG SON
2003 : ART WAY @ NAPHALAN RESTAURANT , BANGKOK
2003 : LUCK KA PAINT 1 @ MES AMIS FOOD & WINE , BANGKOK
2003 : LUCK KA PAINT 2 @ MES AMIS FOOD & WINE , BANGKOK
2003 : CONVERSATION @ HOLY PIZZA , BANGKOK
2002 : BEGIN @ PHATAVADI THEATRE, BANGKOK
Collaboration
2016: Chiangmai is coming to Seoul ,SEOUL , SOUTH KOREA
2011 : TSC PROJECT , SEOUL , SOUTH KOREA
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