Naidee Changmoh

Place: Phrae

Born: 1969

Biography:

Naidee Changmoh was born in Phrae province, Thailand in 1969. He proceeded to study painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chiangmai University, graduating in 1993. From there he began to learn techniques to make terracotta pottery at Maungkung Village, Amphur Hangdong in Chiangmai. In 1998, Naidee had his first solo exhibition “Terracotta Sculptures by Naidee Changmoh” at the Gaesorn Plaza in Bangkok. He is known for his cartoon-like monk sculptures that represent positive thinking, peace and simplicity. Naidee has created nine huts which function as an art living space – the Naidee Sculpture Huts for Pattravadi Theatre in Huahin – from 2008 until now. His work was shown in The Ceramic Road of Southeast Asia at Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, in Taiwan and he participated in the Clay Alchemy Exchange Artists Program between Thai artists and Australian artists in Melbourne, Australia. He has also undertaken residency programs and given workshops in various countries including China, Italy, Korea, UK, Singapore and Argentina.