Art Lift - Aug 30 2020
Pong Jeed
Pong, who lives and works in San Francisco, is a representative of the new generation of visual artists in the United States. He currently works Electronic Arts, and before EA, he worked at DreamWorks and ZYNGA.
New Generation Internationally Renowned Artist Chaowat Pong Lertsachanant
01. The ultimate contradiction: war and peace
I hate war.
I, therefore, use a soft brush to create people's ultimate pursuit of peace.
Over the years, I have painted cold and precise guns, but I only let furry cute animals operate them.
Growing up in Thailand, I have been devoted to Buddha since I was a child. I have always maintained respect and compassion for all beings.
Although it might at first seem contradictory that I enjoy researching weapons, I appreciate the precision of science and technology, which can be used in more human-warming fields.
If war is unavoidable, I also hope to minimize the damage through my painting.
02. Inner contradiction: Wild and quiet
War and peace are not the only contradictions in life.
I am gentle and quiet on the surface, but waves are crashing inside.
Whenever the emotions need to be vented, I will silently stuff the cry of death metal music into my ears to feel a different kind of earth shaking.
I collapse and explode like a quantum star--but at the same time, a peaceful new universe is gestating.
After the hurricane passes, I will take a long hot bath.
Once the last droplet of water is drained from the tub, the "Slow Life Boy" next door completes his transformation .