Blooming

The phrase "the more you pick, the more we bloom" has been repeatedly quoted during the movement as a hopeful sign for the rising of the better Thailand. As more protesters get arrested, more people are inspired and join the movement.

This analogy is portrayed impeccably by the artist filling the image with vividly coloured flowers - the more a certain variety is pinched or pricked , the fuller, healthier and sturdier they turn out to be.

Juli Baker and Summer / Chanaradee Chatrakul na Ayudhya

Vibrant, powerful, youthful energy permeates Juli Baker and Summer’s canvases. The use of bright colours and fluid lines creates a sense of vibration, as if one can hear exuberant music notes accompanying the movement of the characters or subjects. The visual composition resembles collage, even one done under Matisse’s hands.

Underneath the child-like surface of colourful composition lies strong socio-political statements. The emotional intensity brought forth by the colourful composition rightly echo the significance of the topics at hand. As a Thai artist residing amid on-going political movement, Juli Baker and Summer portrays symbols of the pro-democracy movement with her interpretation and personal experiences.

Graduated from Chulalongkorn University with a degree in fashion, Juli started her artist career under the nom de plume Juli Baker and Summer in 2015. Her works often take inspiration from people, music, literature, films, everyday-life conversations and travelling. She is active in the Thai art scene, famous for her bright and cheerful art style. She has been featured in interviews with the F Word Asia Art Magazine, Lifestyle Asia, Mimosa Stories and Kooper.

Based on our agreement with the artist, 35% of the pre-VAT price excluding frames will be donated to support the social movement. Donation will be given to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.