Catherine Schubert Fine Art Gallery

Be Takerng Pattanopas

   

Biography

Born in 1965, Be Takerng Pattanopas is an artist
and academic based in Bangkok, where he lectures
in theFaculty of Architecture of Chulalongkorn University.
He exhibits internationally and has a long history
of involvement with many aspects of art and design
practice. He holds a Ph.D. and currently runs
Mormor Creative Forum, an initiative that showcases
emerging creative talents in non-commercial contexts.

 

Education:
1982-86:        BID (with distinction), Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture,
                      Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
1994-96:        MA (with distinction), Center for Ceramic Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. 1996-2000:    PhD in three-dimensional studies, School of Fine Arts, Cheltenham & Gloucester
                      CHE, Gloucestershire, England.

Solo Exhibitions:
2008:            "Internior Horizons", Catherine Schubert Fine Art Gallery, Bangkok;
2005:            "Mould Boy", Industrial Design Gallery, Bangkok;
2000:            "Space Animated by Light", Portcullis Gallery, University of Gloucestershire, UK;
1999:            "Pneuma & Prana", The Axiom Gallery, Cheltenham, England.

Selected Group Exhibitions::
2009:            (to be titled), Soi Wat Gallery, Brussels;
2008:            (to be titled), SCG Foundation, Bangkok;
                     "From Surface to Origin", Journeys through recent art from India and Thailand,
                                 Gallery Soulflower, Bangkok;
                     "Crack2: Artistic Flowers In The Park", Banjasiri Park, Bangkok;
2007:            "Prana: Art, Light, Space", Chulalongkorn University Art Center, Bangkok;
                     "Chapter 75: Clay Overture", Playground Gallery, Bangkok;
                     "Ethnic, Its Abundance and Freedom", 4th World Ceramic Biennale, Icheon, Korea;
                     "Space of 10 Light Years", Shanghai Gallery, Shanghai;
                     "Cracks: The Magic Clay Can Do", Baan Silom, Bangkok;
2006:             Inspired by the King: an art exhibition to celebrate the King of Thailand's 60 years
                                 on His Throne, Playground, Bangkok;
                     "1st Pechakucha in Bangkok", House Rama, RCA, Bangkok;
2005:            "Design, Approaches to Critical Projects", University of Florence, Florence;
2004:            "Galileo Chini and Colors of the Orient", Queen Sirikit's Gallery, Bangkok;
1998:            "Matrix 4", Letheby Gallery, Central Saint Martins School of Art, London;
1996:            "Research Fellow Show", Pittville Gallery, Cheltenham, England;
1996:            "Seven", Howard Gardens Gallery, Cardiff, UK;
1996:            "New Designers", Business Design Center, Islington, London;
1995:            "Interim", University of Wales Gallery, Cardiff, UK.

Awards::
2006:           Invention Award (for arts & crafts), The Research Council of Thailand;
2005:           Honorable Mention (with Pim Sudhikam and Vannapa Pimviriyakul) for the design of                     Ashwattha: the tsunami memorial, Tsunami Memorial International Competition;
2004:           Elle Décor Thailand Award for Best Tableware Collection (with Pim Kongsangchai
                    and Sadanont Tayankanont);
2003:           Award for excellent research from the ministry of universities of Thailand;
1998:           Award for excellent research progresss, Cheltenham&Gloucester CHE;
1994: 2000: Master/Doctorate Scholarship from the Royal Thai Government;
1992:           Awards for best creative print campaign and for best copywriting print adverstising,
                    Bangkok Art Directors' Club;
1990:           Best print adverstising and best print campaign, TACT Awards.


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