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CHIT RIENPRACHA
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(1908 - 1994)
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Between 1949 and 1953, Chit entered his sculptures in the National Art Exhibition,
winning several significant awards and being honoured as an 8Eminent Artist9 in
1953. Later in life, he was recognised as a 8National Artist9 in 1987. Chit was
distinguished in carving, a departure from most Thai sculptors who excelled
in modelling. Unsurprisingly, Professor Silpa Bhirasri once praised Chit, saying,
