Traces of Nature

Pairoj Wangbon’s techniques and creative process are significant in that they underscores his uniqueness. Basically, painting is a process in which an artist paints on a frame. 

However, Pairoj takes a different direction. He deliberately chooses to paint by removing the colour out of the frame.

This process of removing the colour out of the frame involves the utilisation of the qualities of various materials to create different textures and marks.

The different textures is created by the processes of wiping, sweeping and scraping colours to create marks in paintings that are close to natural patterns

First, the artist uses darker shades and colour gradation, taking into account the overall atmosphere. Afterwards, he wipes colours from the picture, creating the weight of light and dimension. Finally, he works on some details, especially shapes of leaves and plant tissues.

The colour marks are shapes of living organisms in the nature. Leaves are falling and piling while larvae and animals’ nests are uniquely presented with the process, rhythm, size and control of direction. 

The artist produces a wide range of shapes and places every element in the picture in a way that creates enchanting dimensions.
 

Though his picture is considered to be semi-abstract, he adopts some techniques which add realist elements to the picture’s details, with the right rhythm and thorough understanding in the creative process.

These characteristics of the artist make the picture more beautiful and complete. 

The artist does not only aim to depict natural beauty, but also he uses colour tones and shapes to create emotions and feelings towards changing time and season. The work reflects the concepts of natural change and cyclicality of life.

Nature is treated as a metaphor to encourage viewers to ponder upon the absolute truth which serves as a guiding principle of life. 

It is not unusual that the artist is able to pass his perspectives and messages through the beauty, rhythm and movement in fascinating way.