All posts by Ketsiree Wongwan

ZILLUSTATION

September 30, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: ZILLUSTATION

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My interest and passion for the beauty of built structures since an early age have motivated me to travel to different cities and discover their unique charms. Memories have been transformed into architectural/map drawings interlaced with elements of painting. Unusual perspectives capture different urban landscapes in broader and more detailed views.

The work’s concept stems from a desire to explore into the astonishing births of cities, their history profoundly anchored and evolving over time, shaping every aspect of their existence. Particular focus is placed on architecture, which serves as an archive of a place’s past, present, and future.

Much like humans, cities develop their own distinct identity, characterized by unique features and beauty. The essence of this creative process lies in the endeavor to construct perspectives that enable the depiction of a place with great thoroughness and detail.  Using a pen, each line is drawn, one by one. The recreation of a city through each stroke of a pen feels like revisiting the city’s birth and growth through the passing course of time. 

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Karoon Jeamviriyasatean, an independent artist and owner of ZilluStation Studio who conveys his love and passion for cities and urban spaces through his fascinating pen strokes.

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PHOTO ESSAY : HUMAN TRACE

September 16, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: DITTA SUTHEPPRATANWONG

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We all walk and build our homes on the ground of this earth. We cultivate the land, search for food, nourish ourselves, and lead our lives. Our existence thrives on this planet’s horizontal plane, bound by gravity’s embrace. This place is filled with human traces, unsurprisingly so. 

In every moment of our lives, journeys embarked, endeavors pursued, we have left traces or fragments of ourselves, both tangible and abstract. 

I got curious. I set out on a journey to explore and unravel the depths of human nature.  I hypothesized that through documenting and linking human traces, the nature of humanity may be reconstructed, like assembling Lego pieces.  We gather fragments left behind by others, weaving them into our own, sharing pieces of ourselves, as others do with us. And there are times when we unknowingly leave parts of ourselves behind, along the way. 

This series of photographs captures human traces that have been left on the earth. Through displacement, those traces are emphasized. These images beckon you to reconsider and redefine humans and humanity, with nothing but your own thoughts and judgments. So, have fun.

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Ditta Sutheppratanwong was a student of structures, now a capturer of architectural beauty, an independent artist, and a photographer for W Workspace.

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PHOTO ESSAY : FISH AND CHIPPERFIELD

September 9, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: KARJVIT RIRERMVANICH

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David Chipperfield once said, “Good architecture provides a setting, it’s there and it’s not there.” And his works embody just that. If there is anything recognizable about these buildings, I think it is a very fine line separating brilliance from something absolutely banal.

The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield
Turner Contemporary, Margate
One Pancras Square, London

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Karjvit Rirermvanich is an art4d editor, an architect, founder of Physicalist, and an Asian tourist.

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INSTANT SCULPTURE

September 2, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan


TEXT & PHOTO: CAN SUN

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The instant sculpture series created by Can Sun focuses on transforming and recombining daily objects and ready-made items into playful and self-mocking sculptures. Different objects are derived into one or more metaphors in his works, which is akin to writing poetry and the end result of these instant sculptures is recorded by photography. The artist combines different symbols and objects to form new images and associations that challenge traditional notions of sculpture art and photography.

The photographs in the series showcase Can’s unique perspective on the world. By contextualizing daily objects in new and unexpected ways, he invites the viewer to look at the world with fresh eyes and see the absurdity that surrounds us.

Humour is a key component of the series, as Can Sun uses it to both acknowledge and rebel against the absurdity of the world. The self-mocking sculptures created through the combination of different symbols and objects evoke a sense of playfulness and whimsy, while also serving as a critique of the society that surrounds us.

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Can Sun, 1992, born in China. Having already earned a bachelor of Arts and a master of Politics degree from China, he graduated with a Photography Master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in 2022 and now lives and works in London. Can Sun’s works mainly focus on the absurdity of the world and the relationship between people by taking daily objects that people tend to ignore as the subject of creation.

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PHOTO ESSAY : THINGS THAT QUICKEN THE HEART

August 19, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: YOSSAWAT SITTIWONG

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Things that quicken the heart

The heart of an average person beats 60–100 times per second. This is considered normal. But, as I traveled from place to place, coming across these creations quickened the beat of my heart.

They drew me in as my curiosity developed. I became interested in and intrigued by all the processes that go into these creations—designing, sculpting, framework building, color selection, and the rationale behind deciding where they would be placed.

I imagined the days when these works had been completed, when they were installed, how the artists felt, and how everything came to be.

Why do they make me feel these strong emotions?
Why was I so passionately drawn to them?
How can they make my heart beat so fast?

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Yossawat Sittiwong
‘underdoc film’ Advertising Director / Photographer / Artist M Yoss

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CALL ME NABET

August 9, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: THANABET CHANPREECHAYA

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Thanabet’s homesickness during his study aboard inspired him to create this fascinating collection of dioramas. Instead of traditional structures such as temples or traditional Thai architecture, he chose locations and scenarios that most Thai people can relate to and are fondly familiar with.

Thanabet’s first piece was a diorama of a public phone booth, which told its own story through traces of time, stains, bumpy pavement, and the tangled electrical lines that Bangkok is famous for.

Hua Seng Heng, a long-standing establishment selling gold bars and jewelry in the heart of Chinatown, is another remarkable piece. To acquire all of the necessary data, the development process comprises a variety of approaches and techniques, ranging from photography to drone flight to a three-dimensional scan of the building’s interiors and exteriors. Thanabet hopes that all of his works will transport people to locations and memories while they imagine themselves inside these miniature constructions.

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Thanabet Chanpreechaya is a painter who enjoys making dioramas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in animation from the United States and works as an administrator of the ‘CALL ME NABET’ facebook page.

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PHOTO ESSAY : JAPAN WAY

July 22, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT & PHOTO: THANACHAI TANKVARALUK

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‘Japan Way’ is a captivating journey that delves into the exploration of flaws and imperfections within Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun is currently in full bloom, akin to an intriguing flower that entices outsiders with its enchanting scent and radiant beauty. It offers a unique and extraordinary experience that surpasses one’s imagination. 

Photographs of events that have been extensively documented reflect the diverse moments in history, passed down through generations and influenced by the evolving societal context. These images capture the ongoing changes with past traditions, cultures, and history that have shaped the present and will continue to shape the future, like a distant shadow.

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Thanachai Tankvaraluk, who was born in Udon Thani, Thailand, earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication arts with a Journalism Major from Rangsit University. He is currently a business owner, but has always had a keen interest in everything around him, as well as an unwavering love and passion for travel and photography.

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PHOTO ESSAY : THE DISTANT EVERYDAY

July 8, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan

TEXT: BANGKOK TOKYO ARCHITECTURE
PHOTO: BANGKOK TOKYO ARCHITECTURE AND PAKKATUS PROMSAKA NA SAKOLNAKORN

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‘The Distant Everyday’ is a visual conversation between architecture, observation, and everyday sceneries. It can be argued that architecture is a product of the convergence of multiple ideas and notions. As keen observers of our surroundings, we constantly seek out the underlying connections that exist across diverse contexts. The collection of photographs presented here is a glimpse into our extensive archives, which have been accumulating since 2016. Unordered and free from any specific arrangement, these images capture random scenes and objects in Bangkok and Tokyo. Individually, they appear unremarkable, but when juxtaposed they transform into a source of inspiration and contemplation. Furthermore, they unveil the inherent ability of architecture to bridge connections between all things.

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Bangkok Tokyo Architecture is an architectural studio founded by Wtanya Chanvitan and Takahiro Kume in 2017. We are fascinated by open-ended structures and the assembly of ordinary elements; blurring the lines between ordinary and exceptional.

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