Procreate

This work is an interpretation of “Thainess” through my eyes—shaped by news images and narratives that reflect society in all its dimensions. The composition unfolds in overlapping circles, endlessly revolving, symbolizing the recurring cycle of problems that Thai society continues to face time and again. The elements within the piece mirror the images we often see in the news—monks who are not truly monks, violence that has become normalized, corrupt officials and politicians, the struggles of education and drugs, and the deep divide between rich and poor. These disparities ripple into unequal opportunities in education and overall quality of life across all social classes. All of these coexist chaotically within a single space. Vibrant colors and tangled lines are employed to express energy, disorder, and a truth that is at once absurd and painful. The work also embeds the dimension of conspiracy theories, which are often invoked to explain social phenomena—from supernatural miracles, blind faith in figures elevated to public prominence, monks, shamans, spiritual leaders, UFOs, reptilian beings, to high-profile scandals that shake religion itself. At the center of the image lies the divine—a god or sacred force believed to be behind everything. This central figure becomes a symbol of grandeur that people cling to, but at the same time may only be an illusion we construct to support a reality too difficult to confront. Thus, Thai Cycle is not merely a painting, but also a question and a mirror: What kind of cycle is Thai society revolving within—and how will we continue to exist in it?