Featured Artwork –
Home In The Part
“My work expresses a story, it captures a feeling. It attempts to make that which must fade, become that which lingers eternally. The structure of the house, as well as the representation of nightfall denotes decay, dimness, and the passage of time. But by placing this building in my artwork I am able to ensure it lives on.”
Amorn Thongpayong
Exhibition Archive –
ALONG THE WAY การเดินทางของเวลา
Amorn Thongpayong’s latest solo exhibition, “ALONG THE WAY: A Journey of Time,” uses hundreds of his prints, each piece assembled into an art installation in the form of a retro wooden house, complete with doors, windows, sidewalks, lamp posts, and telephone booths, allowing viewers to not only look at the work with their eyes, but also walk into it and touch, hold, or even step on it.
“My approach to creating mezzotint has evolved from its origins to the present, adapting to the faster-paced lifestyle influenced by the increasing role of technology in daily life. However, I still maintain the traditional methods of mezzotint printmaking. Additionally, I have invented and modified tools for creating art using materials that are readily available in my surroundings.”
Mezzotint Printmaking is a type of intaglio printmaking technique that was invented in 1642 by a German military officer named Ludwig von Siegen. The word “Mezzotint” comes from the Italian words “mezzo” (half) and “tinta” (shade or tone). In this technique, the artist roughens the entire surface of the plate with a tool called a “Rocker” to create a uniformly rough texture that holds ink to produce dark tones. The artist then uses specialized tools, known as “Scrapers” and “Burnishers,” to smooth out specific areas of the roughened plate, creating an image by gradually transitioning from dark to light tones.
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Interview: Along the Way Exhibition
Amorn Thongpayong, a Chiang Mai-based artist hailing from Chonburi, is a leading figure in the world of mezzotint printmaking. This intricate and demanding art form, while once widely practiced, has become a rarity in today’s digital age. Despite this, Amorn has not only mastered the technique but has also elevated it to new heights.
His dedication and talent have been recognized globally. He has clinched prestigious awards at the International Mezzotint Festival in Russia (2015 and 2019) and has showcased his work in renowned exhibitions across India, the United States, Japan, Poland, Taiwan, France, China, and Italy.
