`Akha 1993 I` (1993)

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`Akha 1993 I` (1993)

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31.9 " W x 19.7 " H Weight: 0.15 kg -Ink on Fabriano paper -Arrives unframed Ships from NOVICA Office in Thailand NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Appliqus of colorful hill tribe textiles adorn classic denim as East meets West. This contemporary vision of Thailand`s Akha people appears in a finely detailed print by Kraisorn. Using wax instead of resin to coat the metal plate for this etching, he adds textures with the chine colle technique, building up the plate with paper. Handmade by Kraisorn "My name is Kraisorn Prasert and my nickname is Sorn. I was born on November 12, 1969 and grew up in the north. So my life beats to the pace of Lanna [northern Thai] culture, traditions and Buddhist rites. I want to live an easy and peaceful life and to follow Buddha`s teaching, particularly a piece of his advice `God helps those who help themselves.` "In 1991, I graduated with a bachelor`s degree from the technological institute`s faculty of fine art. I now lecture in graphic arts at the same institute and also study for a master`s of vision and modern art at another university. I have exhibited solo, co-exhibited and group-exhibited nationally and internationally since 1993. "I have created an exhibition composed of works I have made since 1992. The latest series, starting in 1997, initially dealt with rebirth. But then a brave tricycle car driver named Chamnan Loraphong, who died fighting a thief at Hua Ro market in Ayutthaya City, inspired me. I also heard later of Christopher Jack Benjakul who helped a couple from a motorcycle accident but got unexpectedly hit by another motorcycle and was seriously injured. These incidents impressed me so much that I created a special art project to honor good citizens, and to influence the public to do good deeds. "Rural people`s culture and beliefs are also an endless source of inspiration. I researched how Thai hill tribes li

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