Ithipol Thangchalok
Organic III
Woodcut
Woodcut, Woodcut print on paper
80x60 cm.
1967

𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑰𝑰𝑰 (1967) by Ithipol Thangchalok is a woodcut print on paper that exemplifies the artist’s signature abstract and aesthetic of organic forms during this period.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
• Technique: Woodcut print, a meticulous process requiring carving a woodblock before printing on paper.
• Composition: The piece consists of fluid, biomorphic forms resembling cells or microscopic organisms, evoking an organic, biological structure.
• Colors & Texture: Dominated by earthy tones such as brown, yellow, and red, contrasted with black-and-white details that create depth and texture.
• Concept: Ithipol’s works from this era often explore natural and organic systems, transforming them into abstract compositions.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁
Ithipol Thangchalok (b. 1941) is a leading figure in contemporary Thai art, particularly known for his contributions to abstract art and printmaking.
• One of Thailand’s pioneers in abstract art.
• Studied at Silpakorn University and later received a scholarship to study in the United States.
• His works frequently incorporate organic shapes, natural elements, and experimental printmaking techniques.
• He has significantly influenced Thai contemporary artists, particularly in printmaking and abstraction.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬𝘀
During the 1960s, Thai art was increasingly influenced by Western modernist movements, especially abstraction. Ithipol was among the key figures integrating these ideas into Thai art, laying the foundation for a new direction in contemporary Thai expression.
𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑰𝑰𝑰 is a prime example of his biomorphic abstraction, showcasing the beauty of organic forms through the intricate and disciplined process of woodcut printmaking.