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It
was a welcome opportunity
for me to interview a
young artist, Siriratda
Noiwichai, who resides in
Kalasin Province, from the
north, central part of the
Isan region of Thailand.
First of all, I had seen a
beautiful oil painting in
the house and gallery of
Prof. Dr. Olan
Suwan-apichon, Deputy Dean
for Human Resources,
Faculty of Medicine, Khon
Kaen University. He is an
interesting collector of
art, including antique
ceramics from China,
beautiful furniture with
mother-of-pearl inlays,
and many other beautiful
paintings from many well
known artists in Thailand.
I informed him that I had
interviewed many male
artists in the Isan
region, but I had never
had the opportunity to
interview a female artist
from Isan. Prof. Dr. Olan
Suwan-apichon gave me her
name, and it offered
me an interview that
reflected the current
beauty of Isan art, which
has a distinct and modern
culture that is no less
than any other region in
Thailand.
JY.
Please tell me about your childhood
SN.
What I first remember is the first picture I drew was a white vase
with blue flower lines. I sat and played with my father and saw that the
vase was beautiful, so I drew it for him. He complimented me on how
beautiful it was, which made me want to draw all the time. When I was
in elementary and secondary school, I was often selected to be a
representative in drawing competitions and always won awards and
praises. So, I understood that this might be a talent that I had since I
was a child. When I was in high school, I chose to study science and
mathematics because my aunt suggested that after I graduated, I could
continue my studies in nursing. At that time, the careers of teachers,
nurses, doctors, and police officers were popular and were the pride of
every parent. When their children graduated, they would become civil
servants. As for the career of an artist, there was always the question of
what to do after graduation with the words "being a broke artist"
attached to it. Therefore, this career was not popular and was always
overlooked. However, after I finished high school, I began to
understand that I did not like becoming a nurse. I thought that even
though it was a career with a lovely image, my daily work would
encounter depressing images, being with with sick people, death, and
sadness. So, I decided to study tourism and hospitality because I
thought that I could work in many other fields, such as tourism, the
hotel business, or even as a flight attendant. However, after studying
for oneyear, there was a major economic problem in Thailand during
that time. I thought to myself that I would definitely not have a job
after graduating. So I decided to transfer to study at the Faculty of Fine
Arts, Department of Visual Arts, Painting Major, Maha Sarakham
University because it was probably the faculty that best matched my
abilities. I thought that after graduating, I would become an art
teacher.
The path to working in art therefore began here. After life had taken
many detours, fate pulled me back to what I should be and to do what I
love. I came to study painting full-time with an attraction and talent for
painting. However, I did not have any basic skills or knowledge in art
because I had left it for a long time. So, everything started all over
again. When I started studying, the work was very hard, but I felt
happy and I could stay with this painting all day and night. The first
artist's painting that inspired me was the Songkran painting of
ProfessorSompop Budtarad. It was an extremely beautiful painting. I
felt that I had to be able to paint like the teacher, even though at that
time my skills in painting people were very bad. However, I continued
to practice because I really liked painting people, especially women.
JY.
The influence of people in Kalasin Province and the Northeastern
group on art and culture, such as singing, dancing, or other
performances that play a role in people's current lives, which affects
their own creations.The goal of my life is that I want to tell Thais and
foreigners about, and I want readers to see is the direction of creativity
to stimulate and elevate thoughts and abilities, and create hope for
Thai society.
SN.
While I was a student, the form of my work was always related to
images of women. Inspired by Isan dancers, I am impressed by the
unique and beautiful costumes of Isan dancers and the fun hidden in
them. In addition, there are also young women from Isan literature
that inspire me. I worked on projects related to Isan women during my
bachelor's and master's degrees. After graduating, I was still interested
in drawing and had the opportunity to show my works to my friends
often. This has led to people being interested in my works and
supporting me all along. I believe that being an artist allows me to
survive, so I have chosen to be a painter and artist.
My paintings are related to women, flowers, and silk to convey the soft
and sweet feelings, the beauty of women, and the unique local dressing
culture. The technique used for painting is oil painting on canvas, a
combination of realism and impressionism, emphasizing the unique
light in the work, and letting the brush create a dreamy atmosphere.
Currently, my works are still images of women in various poses,
wearing typical women's clothing and silk covering them, in order to
show the contemporary and universal dressing culture, as well as
telling the stories of modern women who are capable, courageous,
have self-worth, and have the power to create good things. I hope that
my artwork will be accepted and distributed around the world. And
that it ls work that inspires many women around the world to have
positive thinking, be able to do what they love, and be themselves with
grace and pride.
JY.
Other interesting stories, life experiences, stories of the works that
you have done until now, for example
SN.
I would like to thank you for this interview. It gave me the
opportunity to sit and think about my life and concluded that from a
child who loved to draw, not knowing what was right for me, I walked
off the path many times during my school days. But in the end, fate
pulled me back to the path of art again. Today, I am very happy to be
able to do what I love and am good at. My heart is overflowing with art.
And what is indispensable is the supporter of my work that allows me
to continue in this career. Because it is not easy for everyone to make a
living by drawing only. And finally, I would like to encourage all artists
who have the same dream. I wish every one to be determined and
succeed in their beautiful careers.
Siriratda Noiwichai
Born: July 3, 1990
Address: 177/5 T. Nacharn, A. Mueang, Kalasin 46000
Tel: 094-2855598
Email: pat094285598@gmail.com
Concept
The gentle and soft beauty of a woman is like a heavenly flower. At the
same time, it also gives the feeling of a woman who is gentle, elegant
and has a strong and powerful heart.
Education
2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Mahasarakham University (2nd
Class Honors)
2016 Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Visual Arts, Mahasarakham
University
Exhibitions
2011 Exhibition Dok Ya Na Khaw at Art Coffee, Mahasarakham
University
2011 Nude Drawing Exhibition at Champasri Art Gallery,
Mahasarakham University
2013 Terminal Project 5 Major Exhibition at Sermthai Complex,
Mahasarakham
2014 Thesis Exhibition of 5 Major Art at Sermthai Complex,
Mahasarakham
2014 Exhibition to raise funds to help autistic children at Soptel Hotel,
Vientiane, Lao
2015 Exhibition in Honor of His Majesty the King by the Isan Artists
Association at Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College
2016 CLMTV Exhibition at Ganesha Art Gallery, Faculty of Fine and
Applied Arts, Mahasarakham University
2016 1st "Khong" Contemporary Art Exhibition at Chalermrat Cultural
Center
Phon Phisai City Museum
2016 "Outstanding Art Thesis" Art Exhibition at Her Majesty Queen
Sirikit Art Gallery
2016 "Isan Land of Happiness" Art Exhibition at Ton Tan Art Gallery,
Khon Kaen Province
2017 "Following the Footsteps of the King's Golden Land in Isan" Art
Exhibition at Kalasin Municipality Local Registration Office, Kalasin
Province
2017 "Following the Footsteps of the King's Golden Land in Isan" Art
Exhibition at Kalasin Municipality Local Registration Office, Kalasin
Province
2017 "Kongchaim Festival" Art Exhibition at Khong Chiam District,
Ubon Ratchathani Province
2017 "The Capital of Art" Art Exhibition at CentralPlaza Shopping Mall
Ubon Ratchathani Province
2017 Art Exhibition "Art Camp 2017" at Exhibition Room 1, National
Museum, Art Gallery, Chao Fa Road
2017 Art Exhibition "The Charm of Isan" at Ton Tan Art Gallery, Khon
Kaen Province
2018 Art Exhibition "Return Jitakram" at Ganesha Art Gallery 2, MSU
ART GALLERY, Faculty of Fine Arts, Maha Sarakham University
2018 Art Exhibition "THAI CONTEMPORARY ART 3rd" at RCB
Galleria River City Bangkok Thailand.
2018 Art Exhibition "Tum Home Art" at Ganesha Art Gallery 1,2, MSU
ART GALLERY, Faculty of Fine Arts Mahasarakham University
2018 Art Exhibition "Art Camp 2018" at Exhibition Room 6, National
Museum, Art Gallery, Chao Fa Road
2018 Art Exhibition "Sao Isan" Solo Exhibition at Chamchuri Art
Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
2019 White Elephant Art Exhibition "Ruen Ruean Theling Sok" 2019 at
Bangkok Art and Culture Center
2019 Art Exhibition by Artists who received Art Creation Scholarships
2019
2019 Art Exhibition "Buppanari" at Ton Tan Art Gallery, Khon Kaen
Province
2020 Art Exhibition "Isan Palam Pala" at Ton Tan Art Gallery Khon
Kaen Province
2020 Art Exhibition "Thai Gives to Thai, Art Sends Heart to Korat" at
ICONSIAM Art Space, 8th Floor
2020 Art Exhibition "Shut Clearly, One thing is closed, so something is
open" at Thammabarami Hall, Chachoengsao Province
2020 Art Exhibition "2 Decades of Thai Painters" at Queen Sirikit Art
Gallery, December 25, 2020 - February 16, 2021
2021 Thai Painters Group Exhibition at Rim Nan Art Gallery
2021 Isan Girl 2 Exhibition at At93 Italian Restaurant, Sukhumvit 93,
Bangkok March-April 2021
2022 Solo Art Exhibition, "Busaba Son Klin" at the Kalasin Museum
(Art Gallery), Kalasin Province
2022 Thai Artist Group Exhibition "Art and Water" at Ratchadamnoen
Art Gallery, Bangkok
2022 Group Exhibition "Art Sharing Happiness" at Khon Kaen
University Art Gallery, October 4, 2022
2024 Solo Art Exhibition, "Falling Angles" at BACC Art Gallery,
Bangkok
Honors
Excellent Award, Art Camp Project in Nan Province by the Statemen
Foundation's Art Creation Education Promotion Fund, 2017
1st Runner-up, Contest Topic "Flowers from the Heart in Mourning for
Pa" by the Stateman Foundation's Art Creation Education Fund, 2019
Honorable Mention Award, 9th White Elephant Art Competition,
"Siam, Land of Smiles" by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited,
2020
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