junglesoup Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I am posting this in GD rather than art because I want more people to see it as its quite important to me. My sister is getting married next month. I want to get her and her husband to be a nice wedding present. I knwo they liked some of the thai art work when they were out. So i was think to get them a painting or something. I m not in Thailand now. In the uk. So does anyone know any decent thai artists or art available online from Thai artists. Anygood websites. This would be really appreciated. Thanks lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Kind of tricky. Thai art tends to be pretty derivative, taking most of it's themes from Thai mythology or Bhuddism. While they are expert at replication, truly original art in the western sense is difficult to find. Bangkok is one of the few world cities of its' size not to have a contemporary art museum. A Google search should turn-up some Thai artists but that is a tricky way to buy. If you could find out from them exactly what kind of painting they did like you'll have a better chance. There is a lot of original Thai pottery and woodworks on the net; look on EBAY under "Thai Handcrafts" They might make safer gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hope this helps, not really sure what you are looking for. Where do you live in Farang land? local Asian shop might have something, tons of Thai places here in SFO area. http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&hl=en&q=Thai+art&btnG=Google+Search http://www.allposters.com/gallery.asp?aid=39946229&c=c&search=12277&GCID=s15100x001%2DOther&KEYWORD=Thailand+Art http://usauniquelythai.com/?gclid=CP6IooSo4oYCFRSrSQodU3XOAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Richard Diran Might have a look at his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The only thing I can say about good Thai art is that I know it when I see it. Send the 100 shares of BP British Petroleum. Lower now but will go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_numbers Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thai Art is two different things... 1) there is the decorative shit that is essentially worthless that you buy of buddha faces and such, which looks nice on walls and in hotels. 2) the other side is Thai contemporary art of which some is quite valuable and there are a number of major artists exhibiting in that field and legends including, Montien Boonmee, Rirkrit, Navin Rawanchaikul, Jakkai Siributr, and Kamol Tongsuvadee among others. I am assuming you aren't interested in actually collecting valuable work though or you'd be asking a more specific question If you are, or in fact, the couple is then there is one English language title about it by Stephen Pettifor a British writer based in Bangkok (might give them that book along with the work you buy them). I suppose you can order and have it shipped to farangland. Phuket, Pattaya, even Hua Hin is riddled with shops that can paint anything you want. In terms of up and coming commercial Thai art that might be worth something. www.hgallerybkk.com. H Ernest Lee is sharp and knows the art world. Probably will not be cheap, but he has a roster of artists some of which are heavy hitters. Best, the_numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglesoup Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks alot fellows, this has really helped. I ll have a look through these resources and hopefully find something that I am looking for, even though I don t know what I m looking for. Just something that is unusual and people ask about it when they see it on the wall. thanks again, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Get them a spirit house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooper Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have a really tasteful oil by a renown thai artist that i could sell you this guy has been to U.S on a tour named tears of buddha which came after 9/11 p.m me if you want more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitagawn Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Good photographer but-This is a guy that should be kept away from young girls. No shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.