EMERGE
Photo Thesis Exhibition (Open Call Submission)
16 July - 11 September 2022
HOP - Hub Of Photography proudly presents “EMERGE : Photo Thesis Exhibition”, an exhibition which assembles the photography thesis of students from the academic years 2021 and 2022 from institutes all around Thailand with a totalling of 12 institutes - 50 series of artwork. All 50 thesis’s will be displayed throughout our gallery zone exclusively at this exhibition.
In this exhibition, HOP - Hub Of Photography provides equivalent space for all graduates to freely design and arrange their artwork. Through the photographs, visitors will experience works of unique identities and presentations varied by the different interests and experiences accumulated through each artist's life.
The “EMERGE : Photo Thesis Exhibition” is an opportunity space for graduates who are crossing to become new face photography artists to share stories from their perspectives for the public and people of the photography industry to discover
As a part of the future of the art industry, these artists are ready to imagine and forge new creations for the industry. Presenting their work in this exhibition may only be the first chapter in becoming a professional photographer, but counting from the day this exhibition comes to an end, many other doors and pathways will surely be open waiting for them to reach and venture through. That is why we sincerely hope that the “EMERGE : Photo Thesis Exhibition” will be part of what helps each artist discover the path they wish to walk through in the art industry, and support the artist in bringing out their full potential in future opportunities.
About Our Committees
Tul Hirunyalawaan (B.1980 in Bangkok, Thailand)
In 2017 he became Leica Ambassador for Thailand and since 2017 is Vice President of The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand. He teaches photography at several universities in Thailand. He has exhibited regularly in Bangkok since 2003, and is a jury member for various photography competitions.
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Surachai Puthikulangkura
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Illusion CGI Studio, who has received more than 2,700 national and international advertising awards, including 39 Grand Prix honors. They were also ranked the world’s number one illustrator by Lürzer’s Archive from 2011 to the present, while also receiving the Silpathorn Award in Design Arts in 2020.
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Piyatat Hemmatat (B.1976 in Bangkok, Thailand)
Multidisciplinary artist based in Bangkok, has also exhibited his photographic works in galleries both in Thailand and internationally. His practice extends beyond photography alone, incorporating experimental and interdisciplinary approaches such as installation, sculpture, and video to communicate themes related to nature, science, technology, mystery, and mythology.
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Jongsuwat Angsuvarnsiri
Managing Director at SAC Gallery, one of the co-founders of SAC Gallery, a leading contemporary art gallery based in Bangkok.
Having graduated from London in Art Business, Jongsuwat focuses on art entrepreneurial businesses such as dealership, advisory, conservation and art residency.
Jongsuwat is often invited to speak at universities, investment circles and art fairs about art investment, collecting and the art market.
