E-Lerng Artist Collective:
A Global Collaboration for Community-Driven Art
At the E-Lerng Artist Collective, our mission is simple yet profound: to bridge the gap between art and community, fostering meaningful change through collaboration and creativity. Over the years, we have established ourselves as a vibrant platform for artists from around the world, inviting them to join us in residency and become a part of our collective's vision. Here, artists are not only welcomed but empowered to collaborate in a way that deeply intertwines art with social awareness and activism.
Residency Program: A Hub for Cross-Cultural Artistic Exchange
Our residency program is at the heart of what we do. Artists who join us become integral members of the E-Lerng family, where mutual support fuels artistic innovation. Together, we assist each other in developing concepts, managing projects, connecting with local networks, producing works, and planning impactful exhibitions. This collaborative approach ensures that every project is infused with diverse perspectives, making the final outcome stronger and more representative of our shared goals.
Community Art That Resonates
The artworks and projects we undertake are not just for display—they are calls to action. We focus on creating pieces that highlight social issues and respond to the immediate challenges faced by our local community. Whether it is exploring economic hardship, environmental concerns, or cultural preservation, our projects resonate with the heart of community art, participatory art, socially engaged practices, and art activism.
Techniques Tailored for Impact
Each project we undertake is unique, drawing on the specialized techniques and methods of the participating artists. We ensure that these approaches are tailored to best respond to the theme and context of the project. Whether it involves large-scale murals, interactive installations, performance art, or mixed-media workshops, the techniques employed are chosen to echo the needs of the community and amplify their voices effectively.
Amplifying Voices Through Art
Art, when used as a tool for social engagement, can become a powerful medium for change. Our projects are designed to be collaborative not only in their creation but in their purpose—to serve as a megaphone for community voices. The resulting works do more than just present a message; they create a platform for conversation, reflection, and collective action.
At E-Lerng, we are committed to ensuring that art is not an isolated practice but one that brings people together and acts as a catalyst for real change. Through our collaborative efforts with artists from around the globe, we strive to create works that inspire, provoke thought, and ultimately, contribute to a better, more connected world.
Join us in celebrating the power of art to transform and uplift!
Follow our journey as we continue to work side by side with artists and communities, bridging cultures and sparking conversations that matter.
Tharinee "Palm" Ratanasatien, 2024
Out of the Blue! brings the sky directly to the community with a mobile, interactive art installation designed to blend seamlessly with the familiarenvironment of the Nang Loeng community.
Nawarat "Nammon" Welployngam, 2024
This project aims to experiment and explore new possibilities where art and community work can support each other. The results will be a “community art” project with three objectives: bridging the gap between people and art/community and art festivals, preservation and innovation
Tharinee "Palm" Ratanasatien, 2024
The "Out of the Blue" art installation addresses this critical issue by bringing the sky, a symbol of nature's vastness and beauty, into the heart of urban living spaces.
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC, 2023
"arTech - imagining our future," a project launched by EUNIC – European Union National Institutes for Culture, artistically explored connections between art and science, investigating the impact of new technologies on future generations.
Tharinee "Palm" Ratanasatien, 2023
Flowing Treasures" is a multifaceted art installation that
transcends traditional boundaries, capturing the
essence of Nang Loeng's cultural tapestry and the
lifeblood of the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal.
Natthapon Valaikanok / Tharinee Ratanasatien / Pattarasiri Sujumnong / Wasupon Narongsaksiri / Viphavee Phamonpon / Sira Homchan / Akarawan Charoenphol / Soravit Tochai, 2023
"Synergy," an enchanting exhibition showcasing a harmonious blend of artistry and innovation. This captivating work is part of our broader collection currently on display at Satri Chulnak School until December 17th.
Tharinee "Palm" Ratanasatien, 2023
"Lost Sanctum: Urban Solitude" is a multidimensional exploration which weaving together traditional artistry, contemporary technology, and interactive spaces. The exhibition delves into the fragility of cultural sanctuaries in the face of urbanization, inviting visitors to engage with the ephemeral nature of heritage and reflect on their role in the preservation of cultural identity.
Nicholas Carn, 2023
The project highlights a diminishing traditional eultural art practice in Thailand of the Chatri, a mixture of dance, performance and music.
Nang Loeng residents and students from the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, 2023
The Supernatural Pavilion was first held in Bangkok in 2018 and was held for the second time in 2021 online.
Bangkok Design Week, 2023
Open-up the District, Open-up the Senses: Understanding Nang Loeng’s Core Essence
Kultida "Por" Krajangkul, 2023
Inspired by the traditional style of a well-known monk while presenting the beliefs and supernatural stories of the Nang Loeng people through installation pieces.
Time Signal Recipe, Mari Fukutome /
Satoru Kimura, Interdisciplinary, 2021-2022
Chiharu Shinoda, Interdisciplinary, 2021
The Supernatural Pavilion was first held in Bangkok in 2018 and was held for the second time in 2021 online.
Openspace & Mike Hornblow, 2019
Kiki Ando (Japan), Adam Forbes (Australia), Mike Hornblow (New Zealand), Tony Yap (Malaysia-Australia), Agung Gunawan (Indonesia), Ladda Phuang Kongdach (Thailand), Saowakhon Muangkruan (Thailand), Brendan O’Connor (Ireland), Agus Rianto (Indonesia), Maneerut Singhanart (Thailand), Spine Party Movement (Thailand), Takashi Takaguchi (Japan), Gandhi Wasuvitchayagit (Thailand), Nawarat Welployngam (Thailand), Kanya Thipyosot (Thailand), Kornkamol Welployngam (Thailand), Kien Faye (Malaysia)