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Live visuals, photography, video and motion graphics. Based in Bangkok

21/07/2024

Yesterday, I went to Tawan Wattuya's studio to take his portrait. Tawan Wattuya is renowned for his unique watercolor technique and thought-provoking themes. Observing his homeland from a distance, he delves into its social and political landscapes as well as the impact of pop culture. His work, both poetic and critical, has been showcased globally, including in New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. Tawan lives and works in Bangkok.

I've known him for many years, assisting with videos for his projects and inviting him to my classes. With a huge collection of vinyl, books and artworks all around, Tawan’s studio feels almost like a home. I always love to take portraits of people in their environments, as it reveals so much about them.

14/07/2024

Last month, I had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot with Alexandra Polyakova, a former neighbor and former teacher at INDA, Chulalongkorn University. We completed this shoot just before she left for another project in Berlin. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Alexandra studied architecture at the University of the Fine Arts in Berlin and the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Her work, deeply inspired by her architectural background, explores the introspective relationship between the human self and the natural environment.

13/07/2024

Last week, I had an enjoyable photoshoot with Chunli Chunli Films, a talented Chinese filmmaker based in Bangkok. Chunli is a director, editor, and producer with her own creative production company, Chunli Films. With 13 years of experience in the film and creative industries in both China and Thailand, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Our shoot took place at her home, where she lives with her friendly cat, Leo. I particularly enjoy these types of shoots as they allow me to meet people in their own environment, offering a deeper insight into their lives compared to meeting them at networking events.

02/07/2024

Hutsama Farsai Junratana (Hutsama Juntaratana) is an old friend and former neighbour of mine. She is an architectural designer specializing in regenerative design and research on local bio-based materials. She also teaches design with bio-based materials at INDA, Chulalongkorn University. Notably, her material prototypes from the 'Plastic Twins' project are archived in the Future Materials Bank, Jan Van Eyck Academie's sustainable materials archive.
This isn't my first time photographing Farsai, but this session was special: it took place in her studio, where she researched and experimented with her new biomaterials. I used her incredible bio-plastic sheets, which I backlit as a backdrop, to take some of her portraits.

28/06/2024

I met Benyapa Juno Janssen at the Bangkok Mango Art Festival and instantly fell in love with one of her tiny artworks that I bought. When I was in Chiang Mai, I remembered her at the last minute and decided to reach out on the day I was leaving. Despite the short notice, she graciously invited me to her home for an impromptu photoshoot.
Her house was a treasure trove, filled with an eclectic mix of clothes, old toys, horns, and other bric-a-brac that she incorporates into her art (Juno's Jungle). Juno's motto, "Reuse the past, recycle the present, and save the future," is evident in her work, reflecting her background in the fashion industry and her commitment to reducing waste. She also repurposes objects from her family, infusing her creations with personal history. In her sister’s bedroom, I found her father's saw, which she had cleverly transformed into a ready-made trophy.
I could have spent hours there, as every object in her house was a potential prop, each capable of revealing a new facet of Juno’s incredible talent and personality.

27/06/2024

While sipping my drinks with my friends at M U G : Motivation Unique and Groovy in Chiang Mai, I met the talented Poppy, who was singing that night (Nadia Poppy). A barista during the day and a musician at night, Poppy has quite a busy life! I asked her permission to shoot her the following day at Pa Rang cafe & Art stay , where I was staying in Chiang Mai, and these are some of the shots that came out.

26/06/2024

A few people have been significant in my life since my early days in Thailand; Myrtille Tibayrenc is one of them. As a curator, she provided me with a space to begin my journey with live visuals for one exhibition, opening up numerous subsequent opportunities. As a friend, she was there for me during hard times; her house and table were always open. For someone who has given so much to others, she has now found peace in her art. Her home in Mae Rim and her creative space say it all.

25/06/2024

Before my motorcycle trip in the North of Thailand, I stopped at the house of my good friends Myrtille Tibayrenc and Haritorn Akarapat to take their portraits, respectively. Haritorn is a celebrated sculptor and painter known for his unique approach to bronze sculpture patina and his exploration of time through Buddhist traditions and personal mythologies.

24/06/2024

During my last trip to Chiang Mai, I had the chance to visit the studio Pare Patcharapa Inchang to take her portrait. Versatile, Pare moved from graphic design to fine arts, and I noticed her work when she was exploring video and cyanotype printing. She is now doing large-scale paintings, which I used as a backdrop for one of her portraits.

08/06/2024

While I am wandering around the world of gum printing I've been both fascinated and challenged by this intricate 19th-century technique. Gum printing involves a slow, meticulous process of layering watercolor mixed with UV-reactive chemicals. Since I began this journey three years ago, I've always dreamed of reversing the process—using black paper and white watercolor.

Here is one of my experiments featuring a photograph I took of Megan.

27/05/2024

Portrait series with Megan and her bass

13/05/2024

A portrait of another fellow photographer :)

29/04/2024

More aerial yoga shots with Sukchada Buranaarepong at Humming Bird studio

28/04/2024

Portrait session with Sukchada Buranaarepong, owner of Humming Bird Studio

24/01/2024

Today's shoot was with Namo (Namasri Niumim), a fantastic illustrator working with gouache and colourful patterns.
You can check her work there:
This photoshoot was to help her get some headshots, as some clients request them sometimes. A few Angelo Badalamenti's tracks later, I got her a few different ones that almost look like a set of different persons!

I am trying to focus on portraits these days; you can DM me if interested ;)

04/01/2024

Aey Kuljira just before her event at .san.chiangmai for New Year's eve. I always find it inspiring to work with musicians and artists. This was an impromptu shot during a short break nearby the venue.
Aey Kuljira is a very talented vocalist who i have collaborated with in the past few years. She is the singer of the band

04/11/2023

I will show my new work "L'amour et la Violence", this coming Friday at Pulse Gallery Club Back Door for Galleries' Night along with many other artists. Here is a little poster preview of my new short film ;)

31/07/2023

I met Marjolaine at the Roc-Castel festival, a gathering of slow travelers. She lives in a caravan with her horse Félice and Leeloo and her dog Lana.
Suffering from illness affecting her arms and back, she had to learn to take her time and rest during her journeys.
roc.castel

25/06/2023

Back to Portrait Photography with Mae Happyair, one of my favourite DJ in Bangkok and a model for my work. You can DM me for collabs

04/02/2023

I will be involved with a multi-talented crew starting tonight and next weekend. "Why is the River laughing" is part of Bangkok Design week.

31/12/2022

Byebye 2022, see you all next year for more adventures!

03/12/2022

My work is showing now at Chiang Mai with many other of my friends, thanks to to invite us!

28/11/2022

I will be in Chiang Mai this weekend with plenty of other cool artists for . I will show some of my work from my last exhibition for Galleries Night. Hope to see some of you there :)

19/11/2022

Some of my work will be on display at the Mango Art Festival in Chiang Mai from 3 to 5 december, opening on Friday second

11/11/2022

See you tonight!

Daedalus Studio: 6.30 Pm - 10 PM
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rmb7SPSJYzAZwLqdA

Black Pagoda / Candle Light Studio: 10 PM onwards
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKTNGSqjMUzdKe8H8

09/11/2022

This Friday will be a long night... i will show my work in 2 venues! You can see my hybrid cyanotypes at Daedalus studio (i will be there until 10 PM) and then see my video installation above Patpong (I should be there until late) and some of my prints inside Candle Light Studio and Black Pagoda!

Map to Daedalus Studio: Daedalus Studio, Pop-up Gallery
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rmb7SPSJYzAZwLqdA

07/11/2022

Slowly getting there for galleries Night!

16/10/2022

I will be spinning some visuals for Gecko of the Pong, on Saturday 22 October, at Black Pagoda. You can also see some of my work from "Paradise in Motion", my previous exhibition.

09/10/2022

This is Rosa, one of our exchange students for our EUNIC residency; she plays this massive instrument called a Bassoon. I took a few shots with her before she left back to Italy, after terrorising a few cats with this terrifying instrument ;)

05/09/2022

I created this pinhole camera for my class and took it home for the holidays. Still a prototype, but it gives me some ideas of potential projects next!

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I will be spinning some visuals for Gecko of the Pong, on Saturday 22 October, at Black Pagoda. You can also see some of my work from "Paradise in Motion", my previous exhibition.

Paradise in Motion opening date: https://www.facebook.com/events/1080308236237888 Paradise in Motion is a location-specific installation inspired by the dichotomy between sinfulness and mysticism. Projected on the Black Pagoda facade, Paradise in Motion dominates the street of Patpong soi 2 with a video collage combining dancers, mythical creatures and shadowplay. Paradise in Motion acts as a tribute to neons, nail paint and all the revered spirits of Patpong. Model: Sandy Make-up Artist: s i m s i m @simsimatelier Assistant: Puttiporn Pongsai Music: Jean-David Caillouët Shot at Candle Light StudioParadise in Motion is an installation a Michael Messner - Patpong Museum production -2022 A project by Gabriel Camelin - www.gabrielcamelin.com

Lipstick marks

Slowly getting there, working on my coming up installation in Patpong.

Pok Pok, a soi Convent project

Join us tonight in the real metaverse that is Liv_id's Soi Convent[ion] online exhibition ;) link available at 7 PM this evening: https://www.facebook.com/events/356961962877864