Patiphat Mangma
A Figurative Painting Specialist Capturing the Narratives of Community and Environment Through Dynamic Brushwork
Patiphat Mangma is a contemporary figurative painter based in Thailand. His work is primarily characterized by the use of thickly applied paint (Impasto) and rough, dynamic brushwork. The artist focuses on depicting scenes of human activity in settings such as rural environments, labor sites, or disaster situations like floods, thereby exploring themes of community effort, survival, and the relationship with the environment. As seen in the provided image, he employs strong color contrasts, particularly yellow and blue, to portray figures in work clothes stacking sandbags or cleaning, conveying the hardship and resilience of life. Patiphat Mangma emphasizes conveying the raw vitality and emotion of real-life situations, moving beyond merely formal representation.