They continue the long tradition of working with one’s hands to reshape metal, clay, stone, wood and ink into something meaningful
In Asia, studio art is dynamic and diverse, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage as well as its engagement with global artistic trends. In fields that encompass everything from installation and sculpture to ceramic art and calligraphy, the studio artists of Asia’s Most Influential draw from a long history of traditional art forms even as they incorporate cross-cultural exchanges and new technologies into their contemporary practice. Working with clay, metal, wood or ink, they craft pieces that explore chaos, grace and the meaning of life itself. But beyond creating beauty, many of them also work to preserve tradition, passing down their knowledge to new generations of artists.
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Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch, artist, Tao Hong Tai Ceramic Factory (Thailand)
Apart from leading the Tao Hong Tai Ceramic Factory, Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch is a multi-awarded Thai artist whose medium spans ceramics, sculpture, installations and photographs. His excellence in the arts is known globally, having participated in international events such as the Venice Biennale and exhibited in the UK, Germany, Belgium, South Korea and more.