Free in Bangkok was invited to an exclusive press preview celebrating the latest exhibition by Thai printmaker, photographer, and illustrator Narisara Jirojananukun. Hosted at Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant on the 37th floor of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, the intimate gathering brought together members of the media, gallery representatives, and invited guests for an early look at the artist’s newest body of work before it opens to the public. The Mini Exhibition is titled NON-PLACE, Connection Within A Disconnected Place.
The evening offered more than a preview of the exhibition. It provided insight into the artist’s creative process and the stories behind each carefully crafted print.
Born in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, Narisara Jirojananukun is an award-winning printmaker whose work combines photography, illustration, and traditional printmaking techniques.
After completing a Foundation Diploma and an MA in Illustration with Distinction in London, she has exhibited internationally across Thailand, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States. Her growing list of exhibitions and awards reflects an artistic practice that continues to gain international recognition while remaining deeply connected to everyday human experiences.
Rather than documenting dramatic moments, Narisara focuses on ordinary encounters that often pass unnoticed or small, subtle connections.
At the heart of Narisara’s practice is a fascination with the quiet interactions that unfold in public transient spaces.
Working primarily with etching and photo-etching, she transforms photographs into tactile prints, allowing fleeting moments to become permanent visual narratives. Commuters waiting for a train, strangers crossing paths, or families sharing a simple moment become subjects that encourage viewers to pause and appreciate the beauty hidden within everyday life.
Her monochromatic compositions feel both nostalgic and contemporary, emphasizing emotion through light, texture, and gesture rather than colour.
Adding two layers with etching and photography gives it that dreamy look...can not achieve with one processed layer.
One of the strongest aspects of the exhibition is the consistency of its visual language. Each print carries a quiet atmosphere that encourages slow looking rather than immediate interpretation.
Works such as Waiting and Waiting Together capture familiar scenes from public life. Rather than presenting identifiable individuals, the figures become universal representations of patience, movement, and shared experience.
The subtle grain created through the artistic process gives each image a soft, almost dreamlike quality, reinforcing the exhibition’s themes of memory and human connection.
A particularly interesting aspect discussed during the preview was Narisara’s approach to combining photography with traditional printmaking.
Instead of presenting photographs directly, she uses them as the starting point for a labour-intensive printmaking process. Mechanical image transfer is combined with hand-worked etching techniques, creating prints that preserve the spontaneity of photography while introducing the rich textures and imperfections unique to handmade prints.
This balance between technology and craftsmanship gives the work a distinctive character that cannot be achieved through photography alone.
Working on my art, using my muscles for the machine makes me stronger.
Held at Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant, the preview provided an intimate setting where guests could view the works while speaking with the artist and gallery representatives.
The relaxed atmosphere encouraged conversation, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the ideas behind the exhibition before its public opening. Hearing directly from the artist added another layer to the experience, revealing how personal observations of daily life gradually evolve into carefully considered works of art.
Whether you’re interested in contemporary printmaking, photography, or simply enjoy discovering free cultural experiences in Bangkok, Narisara’s exhibition offers an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the poetry found in ordinary moments.
Rather than demanding attention through spectacle, the exhibition rewards careful observation, inviting visitors to discover warmth, familiarity, and human connection within scenes many of us experience every day.
Artist: Narisara Jirojananukun
Medium: Printmaking, Photo-Etching, Illustration
Admission: Free
Venue: Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant, 37th Floor, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Dates: 2 August – 18 September 2026
Opening Hours: 5-11:30pm
Narisara Jirojananukun’s work is a reminder that meaningful stories often emerge from life’s quietest moments. Through a thoughtful combination of photography and traditional printmaking, she transforms everyday scenes into contemplative works that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the subtle beauty of shared human experience.
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