The artwork portrays a teenage human rights activist from Lahu, one of the six mountain tribes in Thailand. He devoted his short life for the rights of ethnic minority groups on issues including citizenship, healthcare, and access to education. He also spoke out against abuses by the Thai security forces against his community during anti-drug operations.
He was killed at a military checkpoint in 2017. Officials claimed that he was trafficking drugs and tried to throw a hand grenade to injure a military officer, although witnesses of the incident said he was unarmed and was beaten by officers before he was killed. Despite that Human Rights Watch called for a transparent investigation process, the closed-circuit television footage at the scene has never been released publicly.
Artist +-
Lucky Leg / Sippakorn Chinklang
Brave, raw, and fearless. Lucky Leg confronts the canvas with emotional authenticity and intensity. While brushstrokes receding into the background may run wild, the depiction of main subject matters and figures is meticulous and realistic. This creates an outstanding and intense focus on the main message on the canvas.
Employing the style of graffiti which has roots in protest art, Lucky Leg’s artwork reflects critically on social and political issues in a satirical undertone, often portraying real events as parodies. In the political situation where speaking against the authority can be censored, Lucky Leg demonstrates that artists have a special privilege to speaking about the situation, documenting the truth, and using their artworks to stimulate discourse and circumvent censorships.
Graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Painting) at Silpakorn University, Lucky Leg has held multiple solo and group exhibitions since 2015. In 2021, themed "Invert" exhibition was held at 6060 Arts Space in Bangkok.
Donation +-
Based on our agreement with the artist, 15% 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.
Artwork Details +-
Print medium: Printed, using the giclée method, on Hahnemühle Art Canvas Smooth. A 370 gsm matt-coated inkjet canvas made from mixed polyester-cotton fabric, it contains no optical brigtheners and features a smooth, uniform texture. Art Canvas Smooth is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance. The creamy white canvas distinguishes itself by a uniform and even texture. Varnished using matt finishes to seal the print and provide a layer of UV protection.
Canvas wrap: Canvas is delivered unstretched with 50mm border on each side.
Shipping: We currently ship to the UK and Continental Europe only, with a delivery duration of 4-7 business days within UK and 7-10 business days across Continental Europe. Delivery to Europe will be subjected to additional import VAT and duties to be paid to the courier directly.