Mo Jirachaisakul

THAI CERAMIC ARTIST FUSING TRADITIONAL CRAFT WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

Industry : The Arts

Mo Jirachaisakul is a Thai ceramic artist renowned for integrating traditional Thai craftsmanship with contemporary design principles. Raised in a family-run furniture factory in Thailand, Jirachaisakul’s early exposure to materials and production processes significantly influenced his artistic journey.

His work spans functional ceramics to sculptural pieces to tiles and cladding, unified by a concept he describes as “material fetish”, the experimental blending of diverse materials and techniques to achieve unexpected results. A notable example is his collaboration with HAY Thailand, where he introduced celadon-glazed tiles made using ash from local chicken grills. This innovative approach honours local heritage while offering a modern aesthetic. To the most recent of his work, tables for "Err" a Thai restaurant which he fused discarded beverage bottles to form a single sheet glass tabletop.

Jirachaisakul’s academic background includes a master’s degree in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art in London. His research during this period led to the discovery that chicken grill ash could produce a celadon glaze reminiscent of ancient Chinese ceramics, the technique which has been passed onto Sukhothai craftsmen 700 years ago.

Beyond his studio practice, Jirachaisakul has participated in various exhibitions, such as “The Messenger Through The Twilights” at 333 Anywhere Gallery, showcasing his ability to merge cultural narratives with ceramic art.
Currently, Jirachaisakul operates his ceramic studio in Samut Sakhon Province, where he continues to explore and innovate within the field of ceramics.