200YEARS-010724 - Flipbook - Page 187
THAWAN DUCHANEE
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(1939 - 2014)
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Oil on canvas
200 X 238 cm
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The photograph of H.E. Achille Claud Clarac, Ambassador of France to Thailand,
and Thawan Duchanee on the opening day of the exhibition in 1968.
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Thawan Duchanee, a legendary figure in Modern Thai Art, is widely known and
admired. He captivated the public with his comprehensive artistic prowess,
encompassing his artworks, eloquence, distinctive clothing, jewellery,
collectables, house architecture, and self-designed furniture. His life and work
intrigue both the art community and the general public.
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After graduating from Silpakorn University, Thawan continued his art studies in the
Netherlands from 1963 to 1969. The painting
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Thawan did not adhere to traditional Buddhist art conventions despite its
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Thawan painted this oil piece on a canvas with a black base. He used a
palette knife to apply lighter or brighter colours for the illuminated parts of
the subjects, leaving the shadows and outlines as the black base canvas. This
technique created scattered traces of black across the painting, adding a
rough, textured surface that enhanced the painting9s power. The palette knife
technique produced flat, planar marks distinct from Thawan9s many paintings
created with brushes and pens, giving this piece a unique flavour.
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