Pichai started out as an expressionist and surrealist. Later on he turned to be a powerful painter of Buddhist themes presented in delicated details and conveying a clear message of serenity through truth. The primary themes in his work are the continuity of the life cycle, birth and death, as well as the content referring to self development along the path to Nirvana, and the conflicts and impermancence of nature. Symbols to depict Buddha's presence are used in the form of footprints, lotus flowers, trees of life and the wheel of doctrine. Pichai is one of the potent forces in Thai contemporary art.
PICHAI NIRAND
พิชัย นิรันต์
BIOGRAPHY
Born :
1936, Bangkok.
Address :
35 Moo 3 Larntakfa, Nakornchaisri, Nakornprathom 73120 Tel. (66 34) 299 408, 299 965 Mobile. (66 81) 490 3121
Education
1954 :
Paisalsil School
1956 :
School of Fine Arts
1956 - 1959 :
Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, Silpakorn University.
Occupation
1962 - 1979 :
Instructor at School of Fine Arts
1979 :
Present - Traditional Arts Division, The Fine Art Department
Award & Honor
1960 :
3rd Prize : Bronge Medal (Painting), The 11th National Exhibition of Art
1961 :
2nd Prize : Silver Medal (Painting), The 12th National Exhibition of Art
1963 :
1 Prize : Gold Medal (Painting), The 14th National Exhibition of Art
1964 :
3rd Prize : Silver Medal (Painting) The 15th National Exhibition of Art
Exhibition
1979 :
International Biennial Exhibition of Art, Sao Paolo, Brazil
1980 :
Contemporary Asian Art show at Fuknoka
1985 :
Exhibition of Art, China
1991 :
"Thai Spirit White Group", The 9th Contemporary watercolors Exhibition by White Group at The National Gallery, Bangkok.
2007 :
"4 Reflexions", Galerie N, Bangkok.
2007 :
- "4 Reflexions", Galerie N, Bangkok.
- "Utamachatuthepae", The Queen's Gallery, Bangkok.
Status :
Married to Mrs.Boonruan (Boonchaisri) Nirand, have four daughters
Resident :
110/6 Ekachai, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok 10150
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