Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy – 5 Things about the Thai Satirical Artist

Bangkok-based Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy (born 1979) is Thai contemporary artist known for his satirical and political oil paintings.

Last modification : September 9, 2016
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The works of Jittagarn Kaewkintoy have been steadily gaining attention in the local and overseas art scene for their distinctive style and provoking subject matter.

 

Here are 5 Things to Know about the Artist:

1. Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy is a Thai contemporary artist based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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2. He was born on January 5, 1979.

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3. Jittagarn’s works are satirical and political in nature, usually with a twist of dark humor, surrealism and symbolism.

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4. He often portrays caricatures of public and political figures, sometimes with animal heads.

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5. Jittagarn’s pieces blend criticisms of Asian and Thai politics, as well as Western powers.

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Jittagarn completed his Bachelor of Fine Art at the Rajamangala Institute in 2001. He is known for his signature style of cartoonish paintings, with bold colors and sense of irony.

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