The Creation of a Series of Paintings Titled ”Chinese Style Houses in Thai Communities: Symbol of Love and Deep Connection from Ancestors“

Uncestral Facrade

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              Strong relations between China and Thailand It's a very special relationship with a long history. Starting from trading It is clear since the Sukhothai period onwards Which before that there was evidence of trading and living already As recorded in the Tang Dynasty Given that the Chinese people lived mixed with the local people in South Asia (Thailand), especially in the Ayutthaya period, there is evidence of building a dense residential building on the southern island of the city Later, during a period of great rule change and the war in China. As a result, many Chinese immigrants fled the country. Due to insecurity in life and property Including poverty Most of the Chinese people who come to Thailand come from the southern provinces with a border on the sea. And there are many big ports. When traveling to Thailand, they often come to stay with relatives and find jobs. Do for sustenance Later, when a train occurred during the reign of King Rama V, he traveled to various regions. To seek better trade opportunities And often cling to a group to live in a neighborhood to build a shop building in a row of houses along the railway Which in the early stages is often built as a simple building Then start building a stable store. Which forms seen up to today in many areas, such as a one-story Chinese building Chinese wooden building Chinese style two-story building and Chinese-western combination And has been adapted to suit the local format Both using materials The use of certain religious icons as an integral part of the building. At present, many old shop buildings in many areas have been restored to their original state. But it was also found that buildings in many places and communities were still in disrepair. Without care from either the owner or any government agency Therefore, from this point, it is a major inspiration for the creation of the painting under the name "Ancestral Facade" series, which emphasizes love, attachment and concern towards the old shop buildings. By relying on the shape of the building as the main medium Then combine the creation of rhythm in the work with an artistic perspective, such as line, color, weight, texture, trace to achieve completeness and goal It also makes painting works as unique as possible.