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Patani (in Malay (derived from Jawi: ڤتاني), also sometimes Patani Raya, or "Greater Patani") is a historical region in the northern part of the Malay peninsula. It includes the southern Thai provinces of Pattani, Yala (Jala), Narathiwat (Menara), and parts of Songkhla (Singgora)
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Peace Messenger Mini Concert 2017 Patani |
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Jehabdulloh Jehsorhoh's art is rooted in the South of Thailand, in Pattani province. His art incorporates lines, colors, characteristics and the 'way of living' from native Malayu people at the southern border of Thailand. He received several Excellence Awards in many art contests from 2005 – 2012. His colorful works have distinguishing features that deeply reflect love and understanding in his hometown. He also did some installation artworks with children and students in the community. He taught them about the meanings and puposes of these works. These are in-depth creations which are frequently found in western arts. Presently, he is running a project to construct an art exhibition hall in Pattani Province.
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My intention is to create quality and standards of art in the south of Thailand, especially in the three provinces next to the border of Thailand. As a university lecturer, I have a great opportunity to deliver my knowledge and experience to students. I want to open public spaces to create an opportunity for young people to show their artistic ability fully. I myself aim to build an art exhibition hall in my hometown, Pattani. The hall will have both permanent sections and temporary art exhibition rooms. What I want to see are artworks that represent the uniqueness of the local area but such artworks must be understood universally by foreign people as well, regardless of their races or beliefs. Artworks in the show can be in any form and styles. I think these art creations may be a turning point of feelings and behaviors for both the creators and viewers.
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Jaeabdulloh Jaesorhoh is a Thai-Muslim lecturer who teaches art at the department of Visual Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Prince of Songkla University. In 2004, he received a scholarship from the General Prem Tinsulanonda Statesman Foundation. In 2004 and 2005, he also received scholarships from the Thai Art Council-USA to represent visual arts. In 2008, he won a gold medal from the Bangkok Bank foundation. In 2011, he won the first prize from Krung Thai Bank at the 57th National Art exhibition and in the same year he earned a field trip to Venice, Italy through a scholarship from the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture Thailand.
There are three main factors that contribute to these changes. First, good artworks must be of high quality and high standards. Second, artists produce that high quality and those high standards. Third, good environments and places for making and exhibiting these high-quality and high-standard artworks are essential. We already have the first and second factors but the third one is in progress because of the large amount of money to be invested in constructing suitable faciliities. What we have to do next is to inform people about our activities so they can come to see the art and perhaps provide financial support.
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It is necessary for artists to be open minded and easily adaptable in many situations. They also have to continue to improve their works, exchange ideas with other artists and be courageous enough to present themselves to society. All these difficult things are easier for experienced artists who can act as a medium to connect people. Works of artists cannot be measured by their monetary or business value because the path of the artist might be slower than other professions. There are some artists who receive bachelor and master degrees from universities while many passionate artists collect more practical experiences. They can exhibit their works in art galleries, studios and restaurants with musical performances. Most artists here generously welcome visitors to their studios at home. It can be seen that every accommodation both big and small can be used as a workplace and showroom. Artists in educational institutions usually have good contact with local artists and connections with investors who understand and set up the residences for artists and art museums with all-year exhibitions.
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