Journal of Fine and Applied Arts Khon Kaen University

Reflection of Spirit of Japan through Immersive Art Work by ‘TeamLab’ Group

2024-05-31T09:52:28+07:00

It has been widely known that contemporary Japanese art works are always based on Japanese culture as the main theme. One of the aspects frequently used as the main theme of several projects is the Respect to the Nature in different respects that have been widely known to be based on the perspective of Shinto Religion that has been the original religion of the Japanese. Examples of such concept are animations by Jibli Studio. Furthermore, art works that have been created with cutting edge techniques also reflect such concept. This paper concerns the study on immersive art works that were displayed displayed with Interactive Art Installation Technique by ‘Team Lab’ Group. This study is based on the real experience of me, the researcher, because art works in this style needs audience’ interactions. Afterward, the works by this group were analyzed how they reflected the respect to the nature. The findings from the study showed that works by ‘TeamLab’ Group presented the spirit of Shinto Religion through complex relationships between human beings and the nature, by reflecting through digital art works as follows: 1. Concept of Gods (Kami); 2. Concepts of Good and Bad Things; 3. Concept of Purification for Soul; 4. Concept of Purity and Integrity; 5. Concepts of the Understanding of Life and Death; 6. Concept of Balance and Harmony; 7. Concept of Participation in Community; 8. Concept of Connection to the Nature; and 9. Concept of Respect to Living Things.

Musical Characteristics of the Voat band in Roi Et Province

2024-07-30T09:59:46+07:00

Research on the musical characteristics of Voat bands in Roi Et Province The objectives are to 1) study the musical characteristics of the Voat band in Roi Et Province and 2) study the songs used in the Voat band performance. The results of the study found that Musical characteristics of the Voat band It presents the style of the band and the characteristics of the songs in an applied way. Change according to the era It consists of 2 groups of musical instruments: the group of melodic instruments, namely the Voat, khaen, harp, Isaan fiddle, and bass harp. The group of rhythmic instruments includes the tail drum, the Isaan tambourine drum, the armor, the cymbal, the large cymbal, and the small cymbal. In addition, the voting circle has been improved to be more modern and interesting. By bringing in western musical instruments to play, including a drum set and bass guitar, to add to the experience of the Voat band, making it different from other folk bands.

Songs used in the performance of the Voat band in the years 2020 - 2023 are as follows: 1) Songs to promote tourist attractions in Roi Et Province 2) Isaan folk song pattern (Bangchan pattern) which is the pattern of a little girl pinching her mother 3) Song honoring His Majesty the King. His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 4) the theme of the band's opening song, 5) the Onson Hor Vot song 101 and 6) the song about beliefs and traditions, Heat 12. It is the selection of songs that are appropriate for the musician. who have shown off their playing skills The singer has conveyed proper singing techniques.

Creating Mixed Media Artworks: The Subconscious Mind’s Space for Mental Therapy

2024-08-07T09:57:44+07:00

Creative research on the creation of mixed media artworks: The subconscious mind’s space for mental therapy aims to explore the effects of adverse experiences during the researcher’s childhood. These experiences, stemming from broken families, divorced parents, and prolonged separation from loved ones, impact the mind and current expressions of behavior, causing suffering. However, these experiences have also served as inspiration for the creation of mixed media works and installations. Building on the creative exploration of ‘The State of Suffering (Mental Therapy)’, the researcher employs wire as a material, expressing it through a semi-abstract form using visual art techniques, particularly wires represented by metal fiber materials. The process involves knitting, bending, interlocking, and overlapping to shape the material into forms reminiscent of various parts of the human body, portraying the state of the subconscious mind. These installations are placed in specific areas using creative methods of presentation. To enhance the understanding of themes, symbolic shapes, and techniques, the researcher gathers information from initial inspiration, related documents, and influences from other artworks. This information is then analyzed to achieve clarity in the creative process. Visual elements, materials, techniques, and principles of visual art and aesthetics are utilized to respond to ideas, resulting in creative works that have their own unique characteristics.

The results of the research revealed that utilizing wire as a visual element to knit, bend, and join together creates a shape resembling the human body. This form is suspended from the ceiling, exerting its weight in a semi-abstract manner. When strategically installed in an artistic style within a specific area, it conveys the meaning of suffering originating from the subconscious state. Operating within the framework of ideas inspired by personal experiences, the work communicates thoughts and feelings through media, materials, and techniques. Consequently, it has evolved into a contemporary, uniquely beautiful creative work. The outcomes of this creative research have led to distinctive and novel discoveries.

Plant-Based Solutions for Metalcraft: Alternative Non-Toxic Copper Patination Method from Thai Fruits and Vegetables

2024-08-07T15:23:44+07:00

The patination process in metalcraft traditionally involves highly corrosive and toxic chemicals. Although low- and non-toxic patination methods have been explored, plant-based materials remain under researched. This study, conducted in Bangkok, Thailand from March to June, set objectives to experiment with Thai fruits and vegetables’ ability in creating patinas on copper, catalog those producing distinctive results, and provide a discussion and suggestions for this alternative, plant-based, non-toxic patination method in metalcraft. Eight solutions were applied to 0.1mm thick copper sheet for 3-4 days, resulting in a variety of non-toxic patinas. It was found that plant solutions with pH 2 created a matte green patina, while pH 4-5 produced iridescence. However, despite being both pH 4, Tomato created matte green, and Mango produced iridescence, suggesting sweeter juice content leads to iridescence. SEM analysis revealed that thicker layers of corrosion products appear green, while thinner layers appear iridescence, with no significantly difference in components. The eight Thai fruits and vegetables solutions resulted in patinas in a range of textures and hues from matte green to shiny iridescence and semi-matte gray-purple. These plant-based solutions offer an eco-friendly option for jewelry, product design, and metal craft.

Digital Art Creation from The Legendary of the Mom Creature within the Lanna Contemporary Dimension

2024-08-08T13:21:56+07:00

The objectives of this research are: Firstly, to study the original content patterns and beliefs of the legend of "Mom," a creature derived from the historical beliefs of the Lanna culture in the past. Secondly, to create digital art images of the Mom legend, utilizing concepts from traditional Lanna culture beliefs, combined with the theories of mythology, semiology, and collective intelligence. The artwork is inspired by patterns from carvings and the beautiful silverware of Lanna's contemporary culture, under the concept of contemporary Lanna culture. Thirdly, to present creative works featuring digital sculptures of the Mom legend in the dimension of contemporary Lanna culture, in the form of an A0-sized print, with one image displayed through an exhibition. Exhibition feedback showed the work was well-received by professors, students, and the public, who praised its craftsmanship, narrative interpretation, and technical presentation, sparking curiosity about the Mom legend's contemporary evolution. The researcher hopes this study will serve as a prototype for transforming historical identity narratives into diverse contemporary forms, benefiting broader societal contexts.

Synthesis of Research on the Use of Folk Songs in Music Teaching Activities in Thailand: a Systematic Review of the Literature

2024-08-08T13:54:22+07:00

The objective of this research was to analyze studies on music teaching using folk songs in Thailand through a systematic literature review. A total of 19 works meeting the criteria set for this study were found, focusing on complete research reports and theses published between 2017 and 2023 in Thailand's central electronic journal database. After identifying the literature according to the search criteria, content analysis was conducted in 4 areas: 1) general characteristics, 2) research methodology, 3) study objectives, and 4) types of music teaching activities. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, presented in percentages.

The analysis of the research found that most research reports and theses came from 2023, which had the highest volume (26.32percent, n = 5). The institution that produced the most literature over the 6-year period was Chulalongkorn University (36.85percent, n = 7). In terms of research methodology, qualitative research was the main method used, accounting for 47.37percent (n = 9) of all studies. The most common research objectives were 1) analyzing folk songs and comparing pre- and post-experiment results, and 2) studying the effects of experiments and the effectiveness of teaching activity sets, manuals, and textbooks, accounting for 34.21percent (n = 13) of all studies.

Regarding music teaching activities, it was found that folk songs were mostly taught through musical performance, accounting for 65percent of all cases. Most studies focused on using folk songs at the secondary education level, which accounted for 40percent of the studied population. The results of this research indicate trends in studies on the use of folk songs in music teaching activities in Thailand and can be used as reference data for future research.

I-San Wisdom: Interpretation in Contemporary Contexts Towards the Creation Mixed Media Art

2024-08-07T14:25:39+07:00

The Creative Research Project: I-san wisdom: interpretation in contemporary contexts towards the creation mixed media art. is qualitative research. The research methodology is to define the conceptual scope of creating mixed media art from reinterpretation in contemporary contexts, using semiotics theory to interpret meaning. The method of operation is to study the data of I-san wisdom, which consists of 2 types: I-san wisdom of the teaching and I-san wisdom Philosophy totaling 328 chapters, 153 I-san wisdom of the teaching type and 175 I-san wisdom Philosophy leading to a new interpretation in contemporary context through 12 I-san wisdom chapters, using semiotics theory. The research aims as follows: 1. Reinterpretation in contemporary context through 12 I-san wisdom chapters, 2. Designing a creative process from the meanings obtained in 12 I-san wisdom chapters, and 3. Creating mixed media works from I-san wisdom. The creative research consists of reviewing the literature through the current context of past stories, creating meaning through various types of objects by looking through the symbolic system, and looking at objects according to their original function as representative images. Showing hardship, endurance. The research results found that the study of I-san wisdom, especially I-san wisdom in the chapter that gives encouragement, for fighting. Interpretation is a symbolic meaning, metaphor and looking at objects according to their original function as a representative image. Showing hardship, endurance to the design of creativity from the meaning obtained in 12 I-san wisdom chapters and creating 12 pieces of mixed media art. Therefore, this creative research work is to pick up the content of I-san wisdom in the issue of giving encouragement. In fighting the hardships of life Through the creation of art works In order to communicate with the new generation again It is a study of I-san wisdom to lead to creativity as a way of conservation.

Social Behavior of University Music Instructors

2024-08-28T10:56:29+07:00

This research article presents a study on the social behavior of music instructors at universities. The researcher employed a qualitative research methodology following a phenomenological approach, utilizing the concepts of the sociology of music education as the main framework. In-depth interviews were conducted with seven university music instructors from five different institutions. The article highlights key issues reflecting the social behavior of university music instructors, including the development of philosophical concepts in music education, the role of music instructors as artists and music developers, their focus on developing music students, their academic contributions, and their roles as university personnel.

The Aesthetics and Decorative Techniques of Dangyangyu Kiln's Jiao Tai Porcelain in Henan Province During the Song Dynasty to Design Contemporary Ceramics

2024-08-28T13:29:57+07:00

The objectives of the research on “The aesthetics and decorative techniques of Dangyangyu Kiln's Jiao Tai porcelain in Henan Province during the Song Dynasty to Design contemporary ceramics” were to study the historical background of Dangyangyu Kiln's Jiao Tai porcelain culture during the Song Dynasty, to analyze technical, aesthetics and cultural connotations of Dangyangyu Kiln's Jiao Tai porcelain culture during the Song Dynasty, and to design Jiao Tai contemporary ceramics in order to inherit and create them. According to literature review, field study, and interviews with involved experts. The Jiao Tai porcelain from Dangyangyu Kiln in the Song Dynasty originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished during the Song Dynasty. During the Song period, it became a distinctive type of ceramic among the many ceramic arts in the region, and it was also a special ceramic craft that emerged in the Central Plains of China during the Song Dynasty.Jiao Tai porcelain was an innovative product from the Dangyangyu kiln, designed to meet the competitive demands of the booming commercial economy and the aesthetic preferences of society during the Song Dynasty. The 4 styles of aesthetics of Dangyanyu Kiln's Jiao Tai porcelain culture during the Song Dynasty were acknowledged, i.e., orderly beauty, symmetrical beauty, natural beauty, and living beauty. Innovations in the contemporary age include earth material innovation, form innovation, decorative innovation, and technical innovation. As a consequence, the research obtained a creative idea that led to the 2 sets of created aesthetic works, which combined the decorative style of Dangyangyu Kiln's Jiao Tai porcelain culture during the Song Dynasty with contemporary decorations. The combination brought the variety of aesthetics

The Structure of Animation Films Created by Pixar Animation Studio

2024-08-28T11:41:01+07:00

This study is a qualitative research project examining 27 feature-length animated films produced by Pixar Animation Studios. The research focuses on uncovering the narrative structures of these films and employs 2 theoretical frameworks: folklore studies and mass communication. The findings reveal that Pixar's animated films employ diverse narrative structures, which can be categorized into 7 distinct patterns. The variations in narrative structure arise from two main factors: the number of narrative phases and their sequencing. While some Pixar films repeat certain phases, none deviate from a sequential progression of phases, which consistently follows the order of exposition, rising actions, climax, falling actions, and ending. This contrasts with Thai feature-length animated films, where some, such as Yak the Giant King, reorder the narrative phases. For instance, Yak the Giant King begins with the climax, falling actions, and then proceeds to an exposition, deviating from the linear narrative structure typical of Pixar films.

Characteristics of Ceramic Craftsmen in Hongdian Street, Jingdezhen, China: The Innovative Design of Modern Ceramic Works

2024-08-28T16:45:03+07:00

The objectives of this research are: 1) to study the characteristics of Hongdian Street ceramic craftsmen; 2) to study the ceramic production skills of Hongdian Street; 3) to study the methods of integrating Hongdian Street ceramic production skills with modern design innovation; 4) to create modern ceramic works and promote the ceramic skills and culture of Hongdian Street. This research was conducted using documentary research methods, Field research methods and interdisciplinary research methods. The results show that: 1) The craftsmen of Hongdian Street ceramics have their own unique identity elements of diligence, meticulousness, progress and determination. 2) The craftsmanship techniques of Hongdian Street ceramics are clearly reflected in the classification of their work, including painting (hua pi), which involves freely drawing lines on plain white ceramics by arranging compositions, drawing patterns and shading, and adding color (tian pi), which involves filling in the gaps in the pattern to create dimension. This is a clear classification of the industry’s unique identity. However, skilled craftsmen can only classify their work into one category: adding color without painting and drawing without adding color, which are mainly small shops. 3) The knowledge system acquired by integrating Hongdian Street ceramic production skills with modern design innovation is to reinterpret traditional craftsmanship, incorporate emotional expression of modern artistic expression techniques, and explore cross-border cooperation and multidisciplinary integration; 4) Create a set of modern ceramic works, promote Hongdian ceramic skills and culture, and promote the innovative development and inheritance of traditional ceramic art.

Thao Pha Daeng Song Khrueang: The Construction of Thai Performing Arts from Isaan Folk Literature

2025-08-06T13:55:34+07:00

This research aims to construct a Thai performing art from Isaan folk literature "Thao Pha Daeng Song Khrueang." This research is creative research with the data acquired from document analysis, textbook, research, and fieldwork data collection. Informants were purposively selected. Research tools included structured interviews, evaluation forms, and focus group discussions. Research findings are presented using descriptive analysis and illustrations. The research results indicate that "Thao Pha Daeng Song Khrueang" was inspired by an Isaan folk tale called Phadaeng Nang Ai. It was constructed as a traditional Thai performing art to depict Thao Pha Daeng's bathing and dressing. The performance is divided into three sections: 1) Song Sukon (anointing fragrance), 2) Song Khrueang (dressing), and 3) Song Acha (mounting the steed). The construction process involved three steps: 1) Preparation, 2) Implementation, and 3) Evaluation. The performance's elements and choreographic style follow the Lakhon Phanthang style. The dance movements were adapted from basic Thai classical dance gestures and newly created dance gestures, categorized into 15 main movements for the Long Song Song Khrueang (bathing and dressing) sequence and movements accompanying instrumental music.