An opening Solo Exhibition of Thai National Artist: Inson Wongsam
at 333Gallery / warehouse30
on Sat 4 Feb 2023 | 5.00pm.
Exhibition held from 28 Jan - 28 Feb 2023
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"Inson, you must draw and sketch every day if you want to be an artist."
This is Professor Silpa Bhirasri's teaching to Inson Wongsam when Wongsam was an art student at Silpakorn University, before he embarked on the solo road trip that changed his life forever, and before he was recognized as a national artist as he is today.
The name "Inson Wongsam" may be unfamiliar to younger generations. However, when "Inson Wongsam" is mentioned in the Thai art world, it is certain that Wongsam is known to be a rebellious artist who lived an extreme life, who traveled to his beloved professor's hometown in Italy on a Lambretta scooter at the age of 28, and who spent more than half of his life working on art abroad.
Wongsam's work and life philosophy are the same: never stop evolving. In the past 60 years, he has never wavered in his commitment to his own way of life. Wongsam's artistic journey is still ongoing. That same old road, however, is no longer as spontaneous, spectacular, or extreme as it once was. Instead, it is now filled with peace and simplicity in the midst of nature in his hometown, where it all began. Besides that, Wongsam's journey today is not a one-man show; it is accompanied by travel companions—friends and family who are looking forward to supporting and walking alongside Wongsam with love, respect, and faith in his life dedication.
Inson Wongsam is 88 years old now. He still gets up every day to create art, as if breathing, in accordance with the teachings of his cherished professor, which he has adhered to and followed throughout his life, as known, "Art is life of Inson, Inson’s life is art".
The exhibition "Infinite Ride" is a collection of Wongsam's works of art that have been continuously created over a long period of time, from the beginning to the present, in order to demonstrate the evolution, development, consistency, and determination of becoming an artist, as well as to encourage future generations to continue riding on their dream journey.
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