Anuwat Apimukmongkon

Anuwat Apimukmongkon earned his Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. His artistic approach is deeply rooted in personal experience and social observation. A recurring symbol in his work is the shape of “Bunglee,” his close friend who identifies as bisexual. He uses this symbol to reflect myths and social structures deeply embedded in the contemporary world through his personal perspective and emotions.

Anuwat is an interdisciplinary artist and a co-founder of the decentralized curatorial network, Pootorn Connect, which drives the concept of art and cultural sovereignty. His mediums include painting, sculpture, mixed media, video, live performance, and even gastronomy as a channel for research and critique. 

Anuwat’s work engages issues of nationhood, religion, culture, politics and violence, through symbolism and the lens of gender and identity. His artworks have been exhibited in numerous exhibitions both in Thailand and abroad, such as the “Queer International Exhibition” by the Queer Museum in London, United Kingdom; “Jerayawara Seni Dwimusim” in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia; “Dissident Affections: Sexual Diversity in Contemporary Art”, Brazil; “Minamikaze” at the University of the Arts, Bremen, Germany; the “A&DT International Invitation Exhibition”; South Korea; and “Of Place and A Paradox”, Singapore. 

As a curator, he focuses on amplifying the voices of local artists and exploring contemporary art in Southeast Asia. Anuwat has worked on international and local exhibitions, including “Kenduri Seni Nusantara” (2022), “Kenduri Seni Patani” (2024), “Patani Abstract” at Xspace, Bangkok; “STAMPING” at YMD Artspace, Konkhaen; “The Apparel of Dunya” at Warin Lab Contemporary, Bangkok; “The City of Goat” at Head-High Second Floor, Chiang Mai; and “Deep South” at VS Gallery, Bangkok (2022).

Anuwat continues to develop his artistic practice in parallel with his curatorial endeavors. In addition, he holds a full-time academic position as a lecturer in the Visual Arts Program, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus.

Missing Banglee in Germany 2022   

 

No Stranger 2019   

Pink Lady(boy) With Chubby Body and Pink Curry Puff 2020  

Speak Thai Series 2016   

Thai Headpieces 2020