Biography

Jacky Phaengtho, artist

In 1977, I was born in the North-East of Thailand and was named Jakthon (Jacky) Phaengtho. Even as a child, I realized my artistic ability. I loved to draw seeing the world with what I later learned was called an artist’s eye. At first, I was captivated by Nature and the fact that it surrounded me all through my childhood. It seemed only natural for me to focus on capturing its beauty and wonder. About the age of fifteen I began to develop my own, unique style, moving onto more contemporary themes. I grew into a deeper appreciation of Nature with all its forms and complexities. In my twenties, I began to realize that creating art had become a major part of life. Becoming more complete when depicting interior and external images, yes, that was my career goal. Working with other art students and joining several Thai and international artists also aided me. By helping many artist friends to exhibit their art work, I learned to create art shows. Soon I came to appreciate the other side of art, which was marketing and I understood that an artist not only creates but must exhibit and promote. So now, it was the time to show the world my paintings - paintings that are bursting with action and color. The varieties of my subject matter are a fresh look at the world through young eyes that are always clearly open. I worked most of my life to become the artist I am today.

I have displayed my work at my own studio/galleries for ten years. The Art Jacky Gallery in Bangkok/Hua Hin, Thailand was a complete success for me. My artwork has moved permanently to America and is mostly abstract. I have developed my fine art through years of creativity, and this contributes greatly to a sense of art awareness within a greater world community. East does meet West.