Ganesh Mantra

Anan Thathamma was born in Prachinburi, Thailand, in 1969, where he spent the first 12 years of his schooling immersed in Buddhist teachings and Sanskrit studies while living in a temple. It was during this formative period that he developed a profound appreciation for art,
particularly religious and spiritual art.

Upon moving to Bangkok at the age of 18, Anan embarked on a journey to pursue his passion for art. Working in various roles to support himself, he sought formal art education at the esteemed Alliance Française. Anan's artistic journey reached a milestone with his debut public
exhibition, hosted at the prestigious Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok. The
exhibition garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, setting the
stage for his burgeoning career.

Subsequently, Anan's artwork gained recognition within the expatriate and international community through a members-only exhibition at the British Club of Bangkok. Embraced by Thailand's King Rama IX Art Foundation, he was selected to represent Thai contemporary art
on a global stage. 

Anan's artistic process is deeply rooted in meditation and spirituality. Each
performance begins with meditative preparation, during which he paints with his
thumb, delving into a trance-like state until the artwork is completed. His
paintings serve as intricate cosmological narratives, seamlessly blending
figurative and abstract elements to evoke labyrinthine landscapes of the mind.