Patani Artspace THAILAND

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jehabdulloh jehsorhoh

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.

 Workshop at Traikhaw waterfall Khok Pho  district Pattani 

I found as a writer of Arts in Thailand that Thais were proud of their art development which 

matured silently though the path was clear. I am a writer who meets many artists, talks and exchanges information with them about art and their exhibitions in art galleries and public venues. So it is that Arts in northern Thailand flourish because educational institutions support several regional art projects.  Art works are a part of culture and a community's wellbeing and education tries to improve and present them to the community. It is delightful that most Thai artists have many art exhibitions in many countries and some of them organized tours to such places as the US, China, Germany and Japan. Besides painting, sculpting and prints, their works include music and performances. It could be seen that good opportunities let them exchange their ideas, collaborate their projects and improve the quality of their works significantly.

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.

However, support from the government is essential to continue and maintain artistic projects. A good example here is an artist/professor from the south of Thailand, Jehabdulloh Jehsorhoh.

Welcome to the Patani again My friend curator From Singapura