Gallery II8 is delighted to welcome back Aviruth Meesupa, presented by Carolina Fungairino.

AVIRUTH MEESUPA BIOGRAPHY

Born in the Trat Province in eastern Thailand in 1977. Meesupa is a rare young contemporary artist in all respects. His artistic journey began in one of the most exotic parts of the world when he was nine years old; he painted a Thai bird for his grandfather using pencil and paper and people started to call his work ART. During his childhood he spent most of his playtime drawing and experimenting with pencils, colours, and nature.

At the age of 18 he attended the Fine Art School at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, but after two years he had to quit due to the loss of his father and the need to work in order to survive. In this short period he became interested in realism and also in sub realism. Since then his artistic journey has been full of rich experiences and influenced by travels and both cultural and spiritual encounters. Meesupa is a self-taught painter, and has been both a student and a tutor, including teaching at a nearby prison.

Meesupa has visited several communities across Thailand and has connected with the people in many ways. He draws inspiration from spiritual senses, human expression, and the environment. He uses realism to discover the tensions of expression through the skilful use of colours, light and delicate handling of the brush, all of which work to provide a unique expression.

His works have been shown primarily in his own studio, and selected pieces have already been bought by clients in Europe.

Meesupa lives in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, with his wife.