Somsak Kongnaphakdee

I have been a sculptor for over two decades, and my art is deeply rooted in exploration and storytelling. My work bridges the tangible and the abstract, often beginning with an object, an idea, or even a fleeting moment that sparks my imagination. Whether inspired by mythology, dreams, or fragments of everyday life, I aim to transform these into sculptures that connect deeply with human emotions and experiences.

One of my guiding principles in art is the idea that meaning can emerge from seemingly nothing. As a French saying I love goes, “Avec rien, on fait tout”—"Make everything from nothingness." For me, this philosophy reflects the limitless possibilities in creativity, where playfulness and questioning come together to produce something entirely unexpected.

Much of my work focuses on the human form, both as a source of inspiration and as a medium for storytelling. The human body carries a profound ability to convey emotion, and I often use it to explore themes of transformation, balance, and resilience. Over the years, this focus has evolved through different phases, each shaped by personal experiences and moments in time.

Technically, I enjoy working with materials that allow me to experiment freely, like clay and plaster. ...

1994 B.F.A . (Sculpture) Silpakorn University Bangkok, Thailand
1998 B.F.A. (Sculpture) Saint-Danis University (Paris 8) France
2000 M.F.A. (Sculpture) Saint-Danis University (Paris 8) France

Selected Group Exhibitions

1998 -1999 “ Figuration Critique ”, Space exhibition of La Defanse, Paris, France
“ Eight Thai Artists ”, Maison des arts Europe-Asie gallery, Paris, France
“ Figuration Critique ”, Space exhibition of La Defanse, Paris, France
“ Thai Artists in Paris ”, College of Pinier, Melle, France
“ Claustrum ”, Cloister of Billetres, Paris, France
2000-2002 “ Ma pomme ”, Residence university of Francis of Croisset, Paris, France
“ Reconceptions ”, Atelier 75075, Paris, France
“ Figuration Critique ”, Quinta Das Cruzadas gallery, Sintra, Portugal
“ Relationship ”, Baan Bangkok gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
“ Present perfect ”, Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art, Bangkok, Thailand
“ In my Closet ”, Atelier gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
“ Ballets Groses ”, Rafel Hotel, Sigapore
“ Le Badni ”, Baan Bangkok gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2003-2004 “ 100@100 Tonson ” 100Tonson gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
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