Artist : Preecha Thaothong ศิลปิน : ปรีชา เถาทอง

Art is like a wheel that is in constant motion-as with time that changes all things. The process of creating art and the art movements, involve style, concept, technique and subjectmatter, whether it be in the past, present, or future. Visual art expresses one's imagination, intellect and individuality as well as reflect the cultures of mankind.







Biography

Born 27 April 1948 Bangkok, Thailand.

Education :
1972 - B.F.A. (Painting), Silpakorn University, Bangkok
1975 - M.F.A. (Painting), Silpakorn University, Bangkok
1978 - Diploma of Drawing, Academy Bella Arte, Rome, Italy.

Position/Office :
2000-2003 - Dean of The Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok.

Present :
- Assistant Professor of Thai Art Department of Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok.

Solo Exhibitions :
1978 - One Man Show, Bhirasri Institute Bangkok.
1979 - One Man Show, President Hotel Bangkok.
1980 - One Man Show, Tara Hotel Bangkok.
1990 - The traveling exhibition around Thailand at Silpakorn University.
- At Rajamangalapisek Hall Chiang Mai, Muang Loei, U-don Thani, Lopburi, Ayutthaya, Chonburi, Khanchanaburi, Phetchaburi and Songkhla.
1999 - One Man Show, The Suan Dusit Art Gallery, Bangkok
- One Man Show, Art Gallery, West, Tokyo, Japan.
2005 From Light Shade to Himmaphan Forest According to the Royal Command of Her Majesty the Queen, The Exhibition of 35 years of Preecha Thaothong, The Queen's Gallery, Bangkok.

Selected Group Exhibitions :
1970 - Art Exhibition of Christian Center Student
1971 - 20th National Exhibition of Art, Bangkok
- Art Exhibition of Christian Center Student, Bangkok
- Art Exhibition of Group of Artists (Painting) in Chiang Mai
1972 - 21st National Exhibition of Art, Bangkok
- Art Exhibition of Group of Artists (Painting) in Chiang Mai
- Art Exhibition of Thai Artists in Copenhagen, Denmark
1973 - 22nd National Exhibition of Art, Bangkok
- Art Exhibition to Raise Funds for Slum Children in Klong Toey, Bangkok
1974 - 1st Bua Luang Art Exhibition, Bangkok
- Art Exhibition Asian Group in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Phillippines and Thailand
- The 1st Anniversary of the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art, Bangkok
1975 - 23rd National Exhibition of Art, Bangkok
- 2nd Bua Luang Art Exhibition, Bangkok

Awards and Honorable :
1970 - 1st Prize, Stamp Design of Anit TB Association of Thailand.
- 1st Prize, Art Exhibition of Christian Center Student.
1973 - Several Prizes in Designing Stamp from the Central Post Office.
- 2nd Prize, Silver Medal, Painting, 22nd National Exhibition of Art.
1974 - 3rd Prize, Bronze Medal, Contemporary Art Section, Bua Luang Art Exhibition.
1975, 78-79 - 1st Prize, Gold Medal, Painting, 23rd, 24th, 25th National Exhibition of Art.
1976 - 3rd Prize, Bronze Medal, Painting, Metropolitan Bank, Art Exhibition, National Environmental Committee.
1978 - 3rd Prize, Bronze Medal, Contemporary Art Section.
- 3rd Bua Luang Art Exhibition.
1979 - Honorary Artist of Thailand, National Exhibition of Art.
- Top Award Winner 1st Contemporary Art Competition, Thai Farmers Bank.
1981 - Contemporary Asian Art in Fukuoka, Japan,1981.
1984 - 3rd Prize in Designing Monument 700 Years of Origin of Thai Alphabetical Characters 1984.
- 1st Prize Mural Painting from Bank of Government Housing Project.
1992 - 1st Prize Mural Painting Project from Thai Government for Escap Building Bangkok.
1993 - Creative Design Mural Painting Panorama Subject History of Thailand.
- Creative Design Art Environment in Lobby Sofitel Hotel, Khon Khaen.
1994 - 1st Prize Mural Painting Project from National Bank of Thailand, Chiang Mai.
1995 - Creative Design Illustration for Mahachanok Chadok Book by his Majesty King Bhumibol.
1997 - Creative Design Mural Painting Wat Sotorn Vararam
1998 - Creative Design Mural Painting at Wat Praram Kaow Kanjanaphisek.
- Creative Design Art Environment Amazing Thailand at Thai Airport Bangkok.

Works