Natee Utarit

📖 The Scoop

An exceptional painter whose career spans over two decades, Thai contemporary artist Natee Utarit's stunningly vivid paintings have for a long time been a series of dialogues and debates with elements of established Western painting traditions - his ultimate aim to develop new possibilities for painting. The artist's recent work, however, has increasingly been commentaries on Thai society and identity, and helps place him among his fellow Southeast Asian artists who continue to use visual art to reflect the changing socio-political situations of the region. This book offers a comprehensive survey of Natee Utarit's practice from 1992 to 2009, and is the first to trace the significant developments and changes in the artist's career. With more than 70 beautiful full-colour plates accompanied by detailed commentaries, essays and an artist interview, readers can gain an intimate insight into the artist's practice as well as new perspectives on the tradition of painting in Southeast Asia today. A suitable publication for both researchers and art lovers, 'Natee Utarit: After Painting' is also an ideal reference tool for exploring the art of the region.

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