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VR exhibition offers viewers a safe space

PUBLISHED : 6 OCT 2021 AT 04:00NEWSPAPER SECTION: BANGKOKPOST LIFE "Safe Space" is the first online virtual reality exhibition by Nuttapong Daovichitr, aka Nutdao, who is displaying 11 digital paintings at Art Bakery Gallery, a VR gallery fully accessible around the clock, until Oct 31. Presented in collaboration with AST Global, this bi-monthly VR show features the art of escapism through a collection of places, events and memories the 30-year-old artist assembled to create an interesting visualization of a safe zone. He constructed this imaginary space as an escape from hopeless situations where there is no way out. This space is meant to be a place where broken hearts and souls that have been devastated by a distorted society can...

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Spreading positivity

PUBLISHED : 27 OCT 2021 AT 04:00NEWSPAPER SECTION: BANGKOKPOST LIFEWRITER: SUWITCHA CHAIYONG Illustrator Nuttapong Daovichitr's exhibition 'Safe Space' is providing a much-need break at a time when there is little to cheer for The Covid-19 pandemic and relentless political conflict in Thailand has caused frustrations for illustrator and graphic designer Nuttapong Daovichitr, aka Nutdao. At one point, he felt he wanted to have a break from these negative situations and eventually created his debut virtual reality exhibition "Safe Space". "I saw many negative situations and could not tolerate it, so I decided to step back. Working on this exhibition helped me get away from all negativities for short periods of time. The illustrations include spaces or places I used to...

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Stepping back into childhood

PUBLISHED : 31 AUG 2021 AT 04:00NEWSPAPER SECTION: BANGKOKPOST LIFEWRITER: SUWITCHA CHAIYONG Pichet Rujivararat is encouraging people to rediscover good memories through digital artwork of his favorite cartoon characters The infamous cat and mouse chases between hotheaded Tom and the tricky Jerry in the timeless animation Tom And Jerry left a big impression on artist Pichet Rujivararat, better known as Tikkywow, during his younger years. When he had an opportunity to create a 360-degree virtual artwork, Pichet did not hesitate to bring back his favourite characters such as Tom and Jerry, Popeye, Astro Boy and Cobra to the exhibition "Reborn" on view at artbakery.in. "'Reborn' was inspired by my favourite childhood characters. When I am busy, I sometimes wake up and...

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Cartoon characters reimagined

PUBLISHED : 5 AUG 2021 AT 04:00NEWSPAPER SECTION: BANGKOKPOST LIFE The virtual reality Art Bakery Gallery presents the next bi-monthly 360-degree immersive VR exhibition project with the online showcase "Reborn" until Aug 31. A collaboration with AST Global, a VR/AR content developer, the non-physical virtual exhibition features pop-up memories that will allow viewers to revisit cartoon characters of their childhood through a selection of 12 digital art creations by Pichet Rujivararat. Also known as Tikkywow, the artist and illustrator is known for his signature style that involves using bright and contrasting colours to create a new image structure featuring a different expression. Among his highlight pieces include Tom & Jerry On Monday Lunch, Popeye At 8 P.M., Tuesday Morning Boy, Simpson 9 A.M. Shower and Sonic...

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Visualising love

PUBLISHED : 7 JUL 2021 AT 04:00NEWSPAPER SECTION: BANGKOKPOST LIFEWRITER: SUWITCHA CHAIYONG Artist Kornsarin Pattarasopak's virtual exhibition 'You Go To My Head' is inspired by the universal concept of missing someone Love and healthy relationships give people strength and happiness. With that in mind, artist Kornsarin Pattarasopak, better known as ReenP, shares positive energy through illustrations. Her followers appreciate the use of male and female characters, accompanied by sweet or encouraging messages. "I draw images because I want to feel relaxed. I hope my followers who are exhausted will feel better after seeing my illustrations. I create characters and stories related to healthy relationships because people can connect with that. My followers do not have to be couples as my...

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