THE LIGHT AND SHADOW STUDIO

The Light and Shadow Studio represents an ideas of Preecha Thaothong. While he was studying art at Poh Chang College, he and his brothers had to work to earn themselves. They longed for a place of their own to collect their works safely, to be a shelter for some poor students.
Eventually, Preecha saved enough money to build a house that he could live, work and exhibited his works. It was called, “The Light and Shadow Studio”. Located on an area of 50 square meters, the large 2-storied building was built in the eclectic European style, which was very popular during the reign of King Rama VII. The furniture was made of wood, and very beautiful. A large portion of the house is devoted to exhibition space, which was designed for public enjoyment of art.
The studio was intended to be a meeting place for all artists. The studio would house not only his collection but also the works of other artists, as well.

Preecha himself designed the most exterior and interior. It was mostly a studio, not only a dwelling. Divided in 3 parts, The house has only one part planned for the residential. The larger portion consists of a great hall, which space is open through the roof. This room housed Preecha’s collected works, which reflect the history and his development as an artist. All periods of Preecha’s work : the light and shadow of natural law, the light and shadow abstracted, the light and shadow studied realistically, and the Thai realism, can be seen here. Moreover, the award - winning paintings which reproductions have been made are kept in a portion called “The Permanent Gallery”. Revealed here are the concepts and ideas that developed in Preecha’s experiences, emerging in his oeuvre at one stage after another.
On the right of the Permanent Gallery is Preecha‘s studio, filled with tools for his work including equipment for printmaking. The progressing paintings and prints, etc, which the artist has been commissioned are collected here as well. Moreover, some works of other artists are also available here.

Paintings, slides, documents and more tools are stored on the mezzanine. An attic room
used for lectures and seminars during day time will becomes a place for traveling artists and students at night time.
The Light and Shadow Studio also maintains its objective of providing lodging for necessary students in a family atmosphere. Both functions, the household and the arts center, operated on the fund provided by Preecha himself. The Light and Shadow Studio is open to the public on appointments.