Category: PHOTO ESSAY

PHOTO ESSAY : EVERYDAY LIFE OF AN ASTRONAUT

January 27, 2024
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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TEXT & PHOTO: UTYUIROIRO

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This series of photographs is an “extraordinary scene in the everyday” by the daily presence of astronauts.

When we look at these photos, we feel a variety of emotions. Cute, scary, mysterious. Some people project their own loneliness.

It is the astronaut that comes to mind for everyone in the world, and because there is actually no clear individuality there, everyone is free to imagine what the situation in this photo is like.

I feel it is very science fiction-like.

In the field of surrealism, ‘Dépaysement’ refers to ‘moving something from its original context to a different place and creating a dissimilarity.’

This photograph can also be described as a Dépaysement

However, today, private space development including SpaceX is gaining momentum, and space travel is not just a dream but a reality.

In a more ideal future, it is possible for anyone to become an astronaut.

Therefore, the discomfort of “having astronauts in one’s daily life” may not be so strange in the future.

This is an expression to positively accept the future of space development.

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Utyuiroiro is a Japanese photographer who graduated from Osaka University of Arts. He made his own space suit and started the photo series ‘Everyday Life of an Astronaut’ in 2020. He also creates other science fiction video works, such as ‘KAIJYU’.

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PHOTO ESSAY : SPEND TIME

January 20, 2024
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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TEXT & PHOTO: PEERAPAT WIMOLRUNGKARAT

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Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park, also known as Rai Mae Fah Luang, is one of the destinations I find myself gravitating towards whenever the chance to explore Chiang Rai presents itself (the latest return marks my seventh visit). 

It’s a place of happiness and memories, echoing the memories of the first time I was there.

Several years ago, I had the chance to attend the wedding of two of my older friends. It was within this very park that they celebrated their union. It was then that I also made a promise to myself to return to this place the next time I came back to Chiang Rai.

Little did I fathom that the promise made on that very day would materialize, drawing me back to Chiang Rai in the year 2023. Fresh from a photography gig, I arrived just as the radiant Light of Life exhibition adorned the park. The weather and ambiance conspired harmoniously, and I took the opportunity to see the exhibit both at night when the park was bathed in a beautiful glow of light and during the day with daylight’s gentle touch.

The beauty of Rai Mae Fah Luang captivated me—the curated sequence of artworks woven into the park’s landscape and architecture.

In 2024, I was back at Rai Mae Fah Luang, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in documenting the park in its full glory while it hosted the Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023. Unfolding amidst the park’s enchanting surroundings, the event became a haven for artists to unveil their masterpieces. My photo shoot felt like a poetic mental retreat.

Spending time in the space, delving into each artwork, I could feel the energy permeating from the spaces and the artists’ artistic creations, akin to savoring a well-brewed drink that tantalizes the senses. 

Exploring the park and taking in the presence of nature, my view of the world has been recalibrated. I took my time to observe the changing landscapes and admire the architecture, unhurriedly and unconstrained by any tight schedule. I asked myself questions—some about what I encountered, some more introspective. I could feel the grass smiling while I appreciated its lovely scent and the sounds of rustling leaves saying their hello. It was peaceful, and I fell in love. ‘I want to build a home here, in Chiang Rai,’ I heard myself thinking.” 

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Peerapat ‘Add’ Wimolrungkarat The photographer who loves to capture moments and memories that hidden in still images.

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PHOTO ESSAY : PRATEEP’S VISION V

January 8, 2024
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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TEXT: PRATCHAYAPOL LERTWICHA
PHOTO: PRATEEP TANGMATITHAM

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When the pandemic struck, the ability to roam freely vanished. Everything seemed to come to a standstill. The whole world was a halt in motion. However, normalcy sets in after the worst-case scenario passes, and people renew their journey plans. But this time, the scenes felt brand new and different; thus, the trip wasn’t the same.

After the crisis had passed, Supalai PCL’s CEO, Dr. Prateep Tangmatitham, embarked on a journey to see the world with fresh eyes. Prepared to document their thoughts in a book and an exhibition of photographs, Prateep’s Vision V highlights the long-time accumulation of Dr. Prateep’s views on life through the beauty of trees, mountains, sea, architecture, and people.

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Dr. Prateep Tangmatitham is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Supalai Public Company Limited.

PHOTO ESSAY : WHEN YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER, WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR?

December 16, 2023
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TEXT & PHOTO: SUBPAWICH KUNJAK

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In the midst of sorrow’s all-consuming embrace, all that stays are the eyes, the visage, the emotions of the living.  

In that very moment, captured are moments whose significance transcends mere traditions and ceremonies, for they encapsulate the profound story of the connections between the departed and those who stay, making the final memory as memorable as possible.

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Subpawich Kunjak, a freelance photographer who views  funeral photography as a  documentation of feelings and emotions.

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PHOTO ESSAY : TIME STANDS STILL

December 2, 2023
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TEXT & PHOTO: PRADITCHYA SINGHARAJ

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I’ve always been interested in how moments and things around us can be captured. Rather than capturing fleeting instances that occur in just 1/100 or 1/1000 seconds, my photographs depict moments that unfold over the course of one second. As a human’s perception moves forward, a nanosecond of time cannot be put on hold, for time and things keep progressing. 

The series of photographs were taken using my own mobile phone, and the results exceeded my expectations. It can easily take a long exposure shot almost anywhere and at any time. Long-exposure photographs used to be nearly impossible to shoot at times when there was too much light or in situations where a tripod would be too impractical. 

The photographs you take reflect who you are. I’ve always thought that lenses and cameras are merely tools and that the genuine beauty of photography rests in its ability to encapsulate the world around us, capturing the very core of humans’ views and feelings. 

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Praditchya Singharaj, Managing Director of Innovative Design & Architecture Co., Ltd., who likes to take photos, listen to music, and is obsessed with building amplifiers.

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PHOTO ESSAY : HUMAN TRACE

September 16, 2023
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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
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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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PHOTO ESSAY : THINGS THAT QUICKEN THE HEART

August 19, 2023
by Ketsiree Wongwan
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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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PHOTO ESSAY : JAPAN WAY

July 22, 2023
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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
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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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