Worawuth Srakaeo

Biography

Born: 13th February 1978

Birthplace: Surin, Thailand

Education: Buddhist Studies (BA) from MCU University, Chiang Mai

A full biography can be downloaded from Worawuth Srakaeo Biography (pdf)

Watercolour Lessons

Worawuth is now offering personal watercolour tuition (see Painting Lessons for details).

A Little Personal History

Necessity, and 12 years as a novice and monk in Chiang Mia, temporarily interrupted my practice but early 2009 brought a renewed interest in watercolour and my first formal training in Bangkok.

Upon returning to Chiang Mai in 2010 I began studying under renowned local artist Ajarn Thanakorn Chaijinda.

Worawuth has been running his own gallery since he opened ‘Worawuth’s Watercolour Studio’ a small
space, in February 2013. In November 2015 he opened “The Three Owls Gallery”, a much larger gallery in the centre of Chiang Mai.

2017 was a great year with both the gallery becoming more successful, and a large increase in the number
of students wishing to study with him. The year finished on a high note with a painting trip to Myanmar in the company of a group of renowned national Thai watercolour artists based in Chiang Rai.

Summer 2018 saw Worawuth in the UK on a personal painting tour. Click to see excerpts from his sketchbook for this tour.

Interviews

Artshine.com.au: in depth interview about Wuth’s life as an artist in Chiang Mai
Artyobessions.com: a day in the gallery

Selected Exhibitions

Since 2015 Worawuth has been exhibiting with his students twice a year at his gallery, The Three Owls Gallery.

16th June 2014 – 30th June 2014, “Accidental Solo Exhibition” at The Meeting Room Art Cafe, Chiang Mai
12th November 2013 – part of Indigo, curated exhibition at The Meeting Room Art Cafe, Chiang Mai
4th October 2013 – 15th October, solo exhibition at The Meeting Room Art Cafe, Chiang Mai
5th October 2013 – 5th November, group exhibition at Suriwong Book Center, Chiang Mai
April 2013 to May 2013, group exhibition at Sangdee Gallery, Chiang Mai (see New Group Exhibition at Sangdee Gallery)
December 2012 to March 2013, solo exhibition at the unique Palette Restaurant, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai (see Palette Restaurant for details)
November 2012, solo exhibition at Sangdee Gallery, Chiang Mai (see Exhibition for details)
September – October 2012, resident artist at 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai (see Residency for details)
July 2012, group exhibition at Suriwong Book Center
27th November 2011, CityLife Garden Party with Khun Mook (more of a stall than an exhibition!)
July-September 2011, group exhibition at Suriwong Book Centre, Chiang Mai
December 2010, group exhibition at Three Kings Cultural Centre, Chiang Mai
October 2010, solo exhibition at West, Chiang Mai
August 2010, group exhibition at Northern Village, Central Plaza, Chiang Mai

Jing Jay Farmers Market 26x36cm

Jing Jay Local Farmer Market 26×36cm, watercolour by Worawuth Srakaeo

Watercolour, 26 x 36cm, $175

The first and the smallest in the series of paintings of the Jing Jay farmer’s market here in Chiang Mai. A bustling, vibrant and small food and craft market.

Jing Jay Farmers Market 56x76cm

Jin Jay Farmers Market 56x76cm, watercolour by Worawuth Srakaeo

Watercolour, 56 x 76cm, $675

The largest in the series of paintings of the Jing Jay farmer’s market here in Chiang Mai. A bustling, vibrant and small food and craft market.

Jing Jay Farmers Market 35x56cm

Jin Jay Farmers Market 38x56cm, watercolour by Worawuth Srakaeo

Watercolour, 36 x 56cm, $250

One of a series of paintings of the Jing Jay farmer’s market here in Chiang Mai. A bustling, vibrant and small food and craft market.

Warorot Market, Chiang Mai

Watercolour on paper, 120 x 180cm $3500

A unique and imposing watercolour of substantial dimensions – including its frame, it is over 6ft wide. Worawuth worked for several weeks on the painting. The planning of the composition started over a month in advance of the painting and the paper, due to its size, required pre-ordering from Europe.