Cry a tear for a sun who refuses to shine (2023) | Image courtesy of Pasuth Sa-ingthong A MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND A VJ (VISUAL JOCKEY) WHO DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM LISTENING TO THE SOUNDS OF LIFE’S MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS, APPROACHES EACH WORK WITH INTENTION AND TURNS IT INTO A CONSTANT CHALLENGE
TEXT: PASUTH SA-INGTHONG
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WHO
I’m Pasuth. I’m an artist, a motion graphic designer, and a VJ (Visual Jockey).
WHAT
I’m a visual maker, so to speak. A lot of the things I learn are from nature, mathematics, and psychedelic experiences. My aim is to alter spatial perceptions and create experiences that break away from the norm.
The state where you are not aware of anything (2021) | Photo courtesy of JWD art space
WHEN
I started this journey six years ago.
WHERE
It all started at clubs, concerts, gallery exhibitions, and festivals.
WHY
I think the format and space I work with can and should constantly be adapted and changed.
Daddy Kenny (2021) | Image courtesy of Pasuth Sa-ingthong
The pure and the damaged (2021) | Image courtesy of Pasuth Sa-ingthong
Pavilion of Dream II (2023) | Photo courtesy of noble PLAY
How would you describe your work?
My work is never stagnant. It draws inspiration from diverse experiences, often influenced by audience feedback – whether assertive, intense, or tender, depending on the viewers. Time is a precious element, and the audience is an integral part of my ongoing journey.
What is your inspiration and guiding principle for each creation?
They are all around me, from trips to libraries, bookstores, temples, museums, to experiencing live music. Wherever I go, I pay attention to life’s miscellaneous details and listen to the sounds of different things. It serves as a driving force, pushing me to continuously challenge myself. The main principle in my work is to approach it with intention and turn it into a constant challenge.
Abandoned Houses (2020) | Image courtesy of Pasuth Sa-ingthong
SLM3llK-09k (2023) | Image courtesy of Pasuth Sa-ingthong
What project are you most proud of?
The Aavistus Festival in Finland. It’s a Biennial of audiovisual art & VJ culture. I submitted to an open call as VJ for the festival, but due to COVID, I couldn’t attend the first. However, last year, they invited me again, and going there, meeting like-minded people, made me realize that being a VJ can indeed be a profession that contributes significantly to what I do.
Live Visual with DJ Whybe at Zip’23 Festival, Transformatorhuis, Westergas, Amsterdam (2023) | Photo: Oat Sankrit
Which stage of the design process do you like the most?
This past year, with frequent travels, I had to prepare work in advance. So, I’ve grown to love the moments during the performance. It feels liberating. Using a heightened level of concentration is exhausting but incredibly enjoyable at the same time. Currently, I’m drawn to drawing and researching topics and stories I want to tell.
If you could invite a ‘creative’ to coffee, who would you invite and why?
I would invite Tae Parvit because we live close to each other. It would be a relaxing day, I’m sure.
