Natee Utarit: After Painting

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 being to develop new possibilities for painting. The artist's recent work, however, has increasingly involved commentaries on Thai society and identity, and helps place him among his fellow Southeast Asian artists who continue to use visual art as a way of reflecting on the changing social-political situations in the region. This book offers a comprehensive survey of Natee Utarit's practice from 1991 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 artwork plates accompanied by detailed commentaries, essays and an artist interview, readers can gain 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 researcher and art lovers, Natee Utarit: After Painting is also an ideal reference tool for exploring the art of this region.

Publisher: Singapore Art Museum
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Language: English
Country of Origin: Singapore
Page count: 176
Binding: Paperback
Search words: Singapore Art Museum, contemporary art, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian art, Natee Utarit