A Thai artist yesterday scooped the 41st UOB Painting of the Year award, one of the most prestigious competitions in Southeast Asia.
Bangkok-born artist Chomrawi Suksom claimed the illustrious prize for his painting titled Dystopia and prize money of US$32,000. The work, created in oil, acrylic and foil on canvas artwork, is a detailed depiction of a world undergoing constant change. The careful technique is indicative of the year it took him to make the artwork.
Chomrawi’s victory was announced during a ceremony at the Victoria Concert Hall in Singapore last night. The competition was also livestreamed. The award, sponsored by the United Overseas Bank (UOB), recognised 18 winners in four categories from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
As a result, Chomrawi and the other three country winners get the chance to take part in the one-month residency programme at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Japan.
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