Amornthep Mahamart

Biography

Born in Chiangmai, Thailand in 1970, Amornthep Mahamart received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Art) at Chiangmai University. He also obtains a Certificate in Painting from Ichi University of Art and Music, Nagoaya City, Japan.

Amornthep has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Thailand and overseas including River Child at Nagoya City Archives, Japan. His most recent solo exhibition were at 9Art Gallery Architect Studio, Thailand. He has received many awards including 2nd prize the 38th National Exhibition of Art and the 3rd prize Toshiba Art Competition.  

Artist statement

Pottery required great patience from the start to finish. Each output required much efforts, patience, training and experimentation with new forms of knowledge. I have learned pottery mostly by trial and error. I often went to watch the local villagers making their pots. I observed their throwing techniques and admired their woodfiring kilns. These villagers lead a simple and self-sufficient life.

An elder who I regarded as a father and mentor said to me ten years ago "are you sure you really want to take up pottery? Being a potter, you may not lead an easy life. So, do think about it carefully." As I went along, I gained new knowledge and better insight. I recalled the old man's words and appreciated them far better.