Vatcharaphong Kanakrut (Naka)

Naka was born in Chumporn, Thailand and is an only child, so he was quite lonely growing up. Therefore, he always spent his free time drawing, painting, molding clay, and running in the rice farm. His parents didn’t want him to study the arts because they were afraid that he would suffer from small income. However, Naka became a freelance artist after graduating from Silpakorn University with a B.A. in Fine Arts Faculty. He spent his time decorating churches, temples, and many hotels in Thailand.

Naka travelled all over the country for almost 8 years, then opened his own studio. Naka uses animals as a symbol to represent the instincts that he imagines and feels. Naka believes that humans consist of spirits and souls: Every cell, bacteria, and germ within our bodies have lives of their own. The lines that he draws without any intention express these beliefs. His work is sold in galleries in Hong Kong, Singapore and Florence, Italy.

List of Exhibitions:
2018 People Gallery (BACC)
2019 Saxophone Gallery, Bangkok