Nawarat ‘Nammon’ Welployngam
& Tharinee ‘Palm’ Ratanasatien
November 7 - 29, 2024
Artsadmin in London hosted Thai-based artist and activist Nawarat "Nammon" Welployngam and Community-Based Artist-Activist and Art Director Tharinee "Palm" Ratanasatien in November 2024. Creative Migration’s Founder & Executive Director, Susannah Tantemsapya, accompanied them as the Producer for the UK residency.
Nawarat “Nammon” Welployngam is an artist, activist and the visionary founder of COMMUNITY LAB in Nang Loeng, Bangkok. With a passion for social change and cultural preservation, Nammon has dedicated her life to empowering her community through art and collective action. As an artist, Nammon’s work explores themes of identity, community and the urban landscape, often using mixed media and public installations to provoke dialogue and inspire change. Through the establishment of COMMUNITY LAB, Nammon has created a vital space for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and advocacy, enriching the cultural fabric of Nang Loeng and beyond.
community-lab.co
Facebook: @บ้านนางเลิ้ง – Baan NangLerng | @Community lab
Tharinee “Palm” Ratanasatien is a dedicated community-based artist and activist. She is the founder of Studio UpCircle, an innovative organization that combines art and upcycling to address environmental issues and enhance living standards in marginalized communities. Palm’s work, exhibited in galleries and public spaces, focuses on community engagement and sustainable practices. Her projects provide economic opportunities and skills training, particularly for women and underprivileged individuals. Through her art, Palm promotes mindfulness, well-being and environmental sustainability, striving to create a just and equitable future.
Personal Portfolio: taripalm-art.my.canva.site/artportfolio
Studio UpCircle Website: studioupcircle.com
Facebook: Studio Upcircle
These artists visited the UK via Lab X, a pilot artistic residency and cultural exchange between Thailand and the UK, supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture program.
Artsadmin and Creative Migration, have co-designed this nine-month artist development program, to confront the profound challenges faced by artists and producers working internationally. This micro-residency is designed to provide artists with time, space and money to develop their practice, without expectation of delivery, and it is an opportunity for artists and producers across locality to engage in mentorship, artistic dialogues and cross-sector support.
