Who is behind this new production company?
Polkadot Production consists of people who love art and culture. We come together with a purpose of creating something accessible and new for a younger generation. Sam Sao Sam Sam will be our first production.

How did you get to direct Sam Sao Sam Sam?
I’ve been involved in theater since university and have had experience in stage directing as well as coaching actors. But this is my directorial debut, thanks to Dreambox and the Polkadot Production’s members for trusting me and letting me have a go.

The play was first put on in 1996 and again in 2002, what are the reasons for this year’s restaging?
Since we’re just starting out, we wanted to do a small-scale production and Sam Sao Sam Sam is a perfect fit. There are only three main characters and the sets are also pretty simple. Another reason was that the play is very funny and timely, thus making it accessible to the audiences.

Who are the actresses?
They came from an audition organized by Dreambox. Some of them have acting experience but they’re all pretty much new.

Is there any pressure considering the two previous productions featured seasoned actresses?
Not really. We’re a small production company so we’re taking it step by step. Besides, I have faith in these actresses and their potential. Who knows, this could be their springboard to something bigger.

What’s next for Polkadot?
We’re looking to do something fresh and perhaps a bit more avant-garde.

Technique & medium: Pencil sketches, sculpture, prints, found objects, installation art and mixed media.

Can you tell us about this exhibition? 2nd Station is a thesis project by Shinkanzen, a group of Silpakorn University’s master’s degree students called Shinkanzen. They saw my works at the Brand New exhibition and thought I was a perfect person to contribute to their new project.

What’s your contribution? Originally I was going to hand out blank stickers to the viewers on which they could write anything. They could express their opinion no holds barred. Then I changed my mind and decided I wanted to do all sorts of things. The result is a mixed media installation with a series of found images as a highlight.

What’s going on in this image? This is a photo I found at a shop during one of my trips a few years ago. Nobody really knows who the girl on the beach is or was. I found the image very interesting and also mystifying at the same time.

We heard you also have a band playing at the exhibition? I wanted to maximize the use of space so I brought in the pin phaya nak [Isaan three-string harp] band whom I found playing around On Nut BTS station. I’m planning to bring them in again so watch this space.

Why do you think found objects appeal to you so much? It’s very intriguing, the notion of a found object to be re-found or perhaps re-lost. This image was once found, and then got re-discovered by me. Who knows whose hands it’s going to be in next?

Catch 2nd Station at WTF Gallery & Café

Technique & medium: Canon 5D and Nikon D90 digital photography.

What got you into photography?
My dad gave me a camera when I was a kid, and that sparked my interest. While pursuing a degree in media studies, I had a chance to travel to India on several occasions.
Why is it called The Poetry of Public Space?
It’s an accumulation of my trips to India between 2007-2009. I set out to capture the rhythm of India’s vibrant street life and this exhibition is a celebration of it all.

Can you tell us about this image?
I personally love to shoot in black and white. This image has no bright colors but it still manages to portray that a lot of emotions through these women’s eyes.

Can we expect any more exhibitions from you here?
I’m keen on photographing Bangkok’s local shops, especially the ones that are run by one person. I’m intrigued by their colors and their stark juxtaposition to the shopping malls.

Catch The Poetry of Public Space at Indian Cultural Centre