About

Born in 1985, Orn Thongthai is a Thai illustrator/artist based in Bangkok. Her background in graphic design informs her practice. Her body of work includes illustrations, acrylic paintings, drawings, silk screen prints, ceramics and photographs. Orn had her first solo show in 2008 titled Nice and Naughty at No Space Gallery in Bangkok, a large show spanning different mediums in a space she designed called Galaxy of Small Things followed in 2013 and in 2015, at Ink and Lion Cafe, another show, High on You. She has taken part in several group shows, most notably two shows at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center titled FOR and FOR 2. Her love for books and printing has led to the publication of handmade zines and books. Additionally, Orn’s vast collection of vintage objects and figurines, toys and band t-shirts play a role in her ongoing study of design objects juxtaposed with everyday life, feelings and nature.