Born in 1965, Be Takerng Pattanopas is an artist and academic based in Bangkok, where he lectures in the Faculty of Architecture of Chulalongkorn University. He exhibits internationally and has a long history of involvement with many aspects of art and design practice. He holds a Ph.D. and currently runs Mormor Creative Forum, an initiative that showcases emerging creative talents in non-commercial contexts.
Education
1982-86
BID (with distinction), Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
1994-96
MA (with distinction), Center for Ceramic Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
1996-2000
PhD in three-dimensional studies, School of Fine Arts, Cheltenham & Gloucester CHE, Gloucestershire, England.
Solo Exhibitions
2008
Internior Horizons, Catherine Schubert Fine Art Gallery, Bangkok.
2005
Mould Boy, Industrial Design Gallery, Bangkok.
2000
Space Animated by Light, Portcullis Gallery, University of Gloucestershire, UK.
1999
Pneuma & Prana, The Axiom Gallery, Cheltenham, England.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2009
(to be titled), Soi Wat Gallery, Brussels.
2008
(to be titled), SCG Foundation, Bangkok.
From Surface to Origin: Journeys through recent art from India and Thailand,
Gallery Soulflower, Bangkok.
Crack2: Artistic Flowers In The Park, Banjasiri Park, Bangkok.
2007
Prana: Art, Light, Space, Chulalongkorn University Art Center, Bangkok.
Chapter 75: Clay Overture, Playground Gallery, Bangkok.
Ethnic, Its Abundance and Freedom, 4th World Ceramic Biennale, Icheon, Korea.
Space of 10 Light Years, Shanghai Gallery, Shanghai.
Cracks: The Magic Clay Can Do, Baan Silom, Bangkok.
2006
Inspired by the King: an art exhibition to celebrate the King of
Thailand's 60 years on His Throne, Playground, Bangkok.
1st Pechakucha in Bangkok, House Rama, RCA, Bangkok.
2005
Design, Approaches to Critical Projects, University of Florence.
2004
Galileo Chini and Colors of the Orient, Queen Sirikit's Gallery, Bangkok.
1998
Matrix 4, Letheby Gallery, Central Saint Martins School of Art, London.
1996
Research Fellow Show, Pittville Gallery, Cheltenham, England.
1996: Seven, Howard Gardens Gallery, Cardiff, UK.
1996: New Designers, Business Design Center, Islington, London.
1995: Interim, University of Wales Gallery, Cardiff, UK.
Awards
2006
Invention Award (for arts & crafts), The Research Council of Thailand
2005
Honorable Mention (with Pim Sudhikam and Vannapa Pimviriyakul) for the design of Ashwattha: the tsunami memorial, Tsunami
Memorial International Competition.
2004
Elle Décor Thailand Award for Best Tableware Collection
(with Pim Kongsangchai and Sadanont Tayankanont)
2003
Award for excellent research from the ministry of universities of Thailand
1998
Award for excellent research progresss, Cheltenham&Gloucester CHE.
1994
2000 Master/Doctorate Scholarship from the Royal Thai Government
1992
Awards for best creative print campaign and for best copywriting print adverstising, Bangkok Art Directors' Club
1990
Best print adverstising and best print campaign, TACT Awards.
