Jirattaya Tisseau

1978 born in Bangkok, lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand

Statement

I have always had a passion for art since I was a child. I love playing with colors, textures and different materials. Art is a tool I use to learn about myself, to understand my inner feelings and to communicate with the outside world.

I began my art training in earnest in 1995 at Art College (Saowabha). Then I continued my studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang where I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2002. After graduating, I began to explore the possibilities of painting; I tried new techniques, new tools and different materials. The experimentation in that period was more like a process of trial and error; but over time, I have grown a much deeper understanding of artistic creation and of myself; for that reason, my work has developed to the better and reflected a clearer image of my personality.

My art is inspired by people, animals, nature and anything that touches my feelings. I like to observe what goes on around me, to capture the moments, the impressions of the surrounding environment and express a new dimension of ideas through art form. When I paint, my interests focus on the expression of the paintings rather than the subjects. I like to bring different moods and thoughts together in my work but keep the simplicity and create an unfamiliar impression to the viewers. I try not to plan everything out too much when I work; I let my feelings lead. This way of working allows me to discover something unexpected along the working process which I love as I find it more honest and very interesting.

In my current work, I tend to present energy, desire and simplicity to the paintings. I paint recognizable subjects but also express abstract emotions to the viewers. It is a challenge to break through the limitation of the techniques; but it inspires me to keep on experimenting with new possibilities and hopefully, I’ll come up with something interesting.