Artists
Thavika Savangwongsakul
Biography
Thavika Savangwongsakul (b. 2000, Bangkok, Thailand) is an emerging contemporary artist based between Bangkok and New York City. Savangwongsakul is recognized for her dynamic mixed media creations, skillfully translating complex emotions and ephemeral thoughts into compelling visual expressions. Primarily a painter, Savangwongsakul’s practice continues to explore various mediums, expanding into painting-based installation art. Through her work, she continuously develops her artistic vision, offering viewers multiple perspectives on her creations.
An alumna of Chulalongkorn University’s Department of Visual Arts, Savangwongsakul is currently pursuing a Master’s in Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts in New York. This academic pursuit enhances her understanding of diverse artistic possibilities and experimentation. Savangwongsakul’s work functions as a sophisticated visual narrative, engaging viewers in profound dialogue through expressive brushstrokes and intricate layering of imagery and texture. Her use of color is particularly notable, vibrant and cheerful at first glance, yet with an underlying aggression that challenges and disrupts the initial perception. This dynamic interplay reflects her belief in the power of art to provoke ideas, inspire emotions, and foster meaningful conversations.
Thavika Savangwongsakul has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions at leading art institutions. Her exhibitions include S.E.A Focus (20254) at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore; Bangkok Art Biennale (2024) at BACC, Bangkok, Thailand; Un-Forming (2024) at Gallery Ver, Bangkok, Thailand; Art Jakarta (2024) at JIEXPO Kemayoran, North Jakarta, Indonesia; Neverland’s End (2023) at Gallery Ver, Bangkok, Thailand;. HUSH – HUSH (2023) at CU Art4C, Bangkok, Thailand; GOES ON (2023) at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), Bangkok, Thailand; The Best Art Thesis Exhibition 2023 at The Queen’s Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand; ARRIVAL (An Invitation from Udomsak Krisanamis) (2023) at 100 Tonson Foundation, Bangkok, Thailand; Hotel Art Fair 2022 at The Standard, Bangkok, Thailand, and Galleries’ Night 2022 at CU Art4C, Bangkok, Thailand.