Monday, June 3, 2024

Artist of the Day, June 3, 2024: Watchara Klakhakhai, a Thai painter (#2040)

 Watchara Klakhakhai (1967) is a Thailand’s prominent artist on realistic approach. The work is inspired by the worldly concept of being a full of passion and lust. The artist’s realistic art skill is portrayed beautifully and emotionally onto the work.

In his works we can also come across beautiful Apsaras. English translations of the word “Apsara” include “nymph”, “fairy”, “celestial nymph”, and “celestial maiden”.

An Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They are celestial nymphs, who dance in the court of Indra, the King of the Devas. Quite a few in number; they are considered to be extremely beautiful, charming, seductive and greatly talented in both music and dance.

Honours :
- 2002, Involved in the exhibition of “Jo-Louis Thai Puppet Show”.
- Involved in the exhibition of 50th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne”
-Won the third prize in a painting contest “The King in Artists’s Hearts”.
- Involved in the exhibition of “60th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne” .
- Involved in the exhibition “Faces of Artists”.

Watchara Klakhakhai is exclusively exhibited in Thailand.

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 Watchara Klakhakhai
 Watchara at work
Legend Of Sida, 2005
Seetha Dismounts At Suankwan, 2008
 Moonbathe, 2009
 First Glance, 2012

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