Ranked among Thailand's top abstract painters Taweesak Ujugatanond, gifted with not just the paintbrush but the pen, has come up with another art event in his latest venture titled "Blossom Art", housed at 333Anywhere Art Gallery, from today until Sept 30.
In his artwork here the 51-year-old chronicles his spiritual journey between 1995-1996 to Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village in France.
Taweesak's art is largely impacted by his personal interest in spiritual studies and philosophy. Apart from having studied at Silpakorn University, he has worked under respected painter Fua Hariphitak. He has also studied anthroposophy and geometry philosophy in New York and had spiritual training under Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, which has largely influenced his distinctive approach to creating his abstract compositions.
The prolific artist has an innate talent in expressing a wide range of emotions and feelings, utilising bright oil colour paints, thick brush strokes and solid paint layers to convey his message. The depth in his paintings speaks to the heart, offering a sense of well-being and positive energy in the middle of a global pandemic that has brought death and misery.
Artist Taweesak Ujugatanond. (Photos courtesy of 333Anywhere Art Gallery)
Taweesak uses his experience as a painter of almost 26 years to bring insightful artwork to address people's uncertainties in life. He says that working in art is about purifying emotions, thoughts and feelings, something he continues to evolve through.
His artwork layer by layer is created from his experience and expressed through the brushstrokes on his artwork. He mixes and matches layering on his art to make the audience feel and absorb different emotions concurrently.
So why title your exhibition "Blossom Art"? Well, he said for the simple reason that a blooming flower through hard times in life can cheer people up, it is a form of art therapy. It is a researched fact that certain art forms can have a mentally calming impact on people.
Taweesak said Covid-19 had made society hit rock bottom, leaving many destitute and suicidal.
"My aim through 'Blossom Art' is to encourage people to be positive amidst negativity. I hope the bright colours I use in my paintings will put people in a better state of mind. I am confident art lovers watching my work will feel like they have been transported to a place surrounded by thousands of colourful flowers, that will make them feel refreshed and energised."
For the virtual exhibition, visit 333art.gallery/virtual-exhibition-blossom.
