ANALYZING THE ART MAKING PROCESS OF SAKON PHU-NGAMDEE’S TWO-DIMENSIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART AND ITS CONCEPT REPRESENTING SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EVENTS

Abstract

Introduction: This analysis of the creative process in two-dimensional contemporary artworks communicating social and political issues of Sakon Phu-ngamdee reflects the importance of art creation as a channel for communicating the nation’s political and social information and events. It also provides academic analysis of the artworks that can be applied to other activities. Objective: 1) To analyze the two-dimensional contemporary artworks of Sakon Phu-ngamdee that aims to communicate significant social and political events in Thailand according to 4 analytical criteria. 2) To propose the application guidelines for creative methods used in such artworks to other activities. Method: Content analysis was used to produce qualitative research results. The sample group consists of 4 paintings created in 2019. Results: 1) Analysis based on four criteria: 1.1) The artworks were inspired by negative social and political events in Thailand. 1.2) The works depicts human behavior expressing lust, crude instinct and impact of human action on wildlife. 1.3) Mainly using oil and acrylic paints with contrasting colors used primarily to clearly express emotion and concept. 1.4) Using 6 main painting techniques as the artist’s unique style. 2) Suggestions the creative methods application to other activities i.e. teaching and learning activities in university level and awareness campaigns on various issues.Conclusion: The findings indicate that art creation is an activity for communicating the nation’s important information and events and leading to raise the awareness through activity formulation for fostering participation from all sectors in addressing social and political problems based on the potential and conditions available in each area.