{"id":11705,"date":"2023-09-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=11705"},"modified":"2023-09-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T00:00:00","slug":"masterpieces-with-earth-s-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2023\/09\/05\/masterpieces-with-earth-s-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai Artists Channelling Nature’s Magic: Creating Masterpieces with Earth’s Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"

A glimpse into Thai artistry rooted in nature’s wonders<\/h3>\n

          The artistic heritage of Thailand is deeply intertwined with nature and there are artists who draw inspiration from the earth’s elements to craft their works that both reflect the country’s cultural essence and their connection with nature. From the forests to the rivers, Thailand’s landscape provides a wellspring of inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earth’s Reflections through Soil and Sun<\/h1>\n

          Duenchayphoochana Phooprasert is an artist and writer with a deep connection to the earth. For years, she has crafted art pieces using nothing more than soil. Her canvas is the ground beneath our feet and she employs natural elements – wood, water, and sunlight to convey messages about the changes of nature that mirror the perception of changes we undergo. Her art is the soil that comes straight from her local surroundings. The soil’s colour varies, revealing the unique character of each place she visits. Each of her artworks possesses a unique identity due to the natural cracks that occur, making no two pieces alike. In her work, we find a reflection of the world’s beauty and complexity, a reminder that, like the earth itself, we too are constantly changing and evolving.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sand Suwanya\u2019s Nature\u2019s Palette<\/h1>\n

          “We are only a part of something much bigger than ourselves”<\/em>, Sand Suwanya told us. Her perspective on herself and nature is that of deep reverence. Sand’s artistry revolves around the elements of nature, particularly the colour palette she employs. Her journey into using natural colours began during her master’s degree studies in Santiniketan, India. Prior to that, she had been using conventional colours, often laced with chemicals that triggered allergic reactions, causing her skin to peel. This experience led her to contemplate creating her own natural pigments, and India, with its rich tradition of using natural colours sourced from various plants, became the ideal setting for her exploration. Sand is now based in Thailand where she runs her own studio, creating natural colours that are derived from soil, flowers, and leaves, which she applies to paper, canvas, wood, and fabric, primarily for her 2D artworks. With every brushstroke and colour choice, she brings both beautiful visuals and a reminder that our lives are intertwined with the beauty of the natural world, a beauty she portrays in her artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n

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