b. 1973, lives and works in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Pornprasert Yamazaki received a Bachelor’s degree in Thai Arts, and his Master’s degree in Thai Arts from Silpakorn University, Bangkok. His work addresses aspects of Buddhist thought and issues of Northeast Thai ‘Isan’ rural life amidst globalized consumption. In his works the artist often uses his own blood as medium and opens debates on happiness in the material world. His work has received several awards. Yamazaki has participated in the Hotel Art Fair in Bangkok and Scope Art Fair in Basel, Switzerland and his works were shown in gallery spaces in Luang Prabang/Laos, Vermont/USA, Bangkok and Chiang Mai/Thailand.
Educations
2005 M.F.A. Thai Arts, Silpakorn University
2000 B.F.A. Thai Arts Faculty of Painting Sculpture & Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University
Honor & Awards
2006 Out Standing Design Certificate (Innovative Craft) of Thailand Furniture Designers
Development Project 2006 by DEP Thailand
The 3rd Prize of OTOP Designer Award 2006
The Special Prize of OTOP Designer Award 2006
2005 The Special Prize of OTOP Designer Award 2005 (European Market)
2001 Winner Award of Toshiba Arts Competition 13rd
2000 Winner Award of Vermont Studio Center, Freeman Fellowship 2000-2001, U.S.A
Solo Exhibitions
2020 “Emptiness dream” TART Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2009 “Suicide Mind” Whitespace Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2007 “Want to be rich” Whitespace Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 “Chiang Dao Proud Silp-pa" Yatika Art Space, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2023 “Flowers Project” Mango x TCDC Chiang Mai, Thailand
“ขวัญเอย ขวัญมา (after COVID)” Hippocampus Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2020 “Collected: Collectibles” N.ATTA Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2019 “Hide & Seek” Hippocampus Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2018 “Subdued” Serindia Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2016 “Swallow” La Lanta Fine Art, Bangkok, Thailand
2015 SACICT Thai Navatasilp 2015: Limited Edition by SACICT, Bangkok, Thailand
2014 “Give me a spoon” ATTA Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
“Vicious Cycle” La Lanta Fine Art, Bangkok, Thailand
2013 “Currency Crisis” Whitespace Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2012 “Mistaken Gear Wheel for Lotus” La Lanta Fine Art, Bangkok, Thailand
2011 “Across The Mekong” Project Space, Luang Prabang, Laos
2010 “Dept Surface” H Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2008 “One Year Anniversary Exhibition” Whitespace Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
“Mind reflexion for More to love Exhibition for HIV people” Bangkok and Chiang Mai,
Thailand
2007 “Crack: the magic clay can do” Baan Silom, Bangkok, Thailand
2006 “Bite off more than one can chew” Hof Art Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2005 Nation Arts Competition 61st
2002 Toshiba Arts Competition 14th
2001 Toshiba Arts Competition 13rd
2000 Nation Arts Competition 46th
Thai Petroleum Arts Competition 15th
“Home” Vermont Studio Center, Jhonson, Vermont, U.S.A
1999 “Simple Sample” Saeree Center, Bangkok, Thailand
“Space” Kaja Gallery, Manohra Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Art Fairs
2018 ART STAGE, Singapore
2013 Hotel Art Fair No.1, Maduzi Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
2013 SCOPE Basel, Switzerland
