Prasan Kijviwattanakarn (View Profile >)
The journey begins with 99 individual black ink pen drawings in the scribble art style, meticulously created from historical photographs spanning the entire life of King Rama IX. Through continuous, free-flowing strokes, each piece captures His Majesty's distinct personality, shifting emotions, and the atmosphere of different eras.
All 99 artworks are meticulously compiled and printed onto a single expansive canvas, weaving together a visual journey through His Majesty’s life from youth to his final years.
For the artist, this collection is far more than a conventional portrait exhibition. Utilizing an ordinary pen with a simple, humble technique—requiring no extravagant or elaborate tools—the work reflects the philosophy of sufficiency economy. It serves as a tribute to a profound chapter in Thai history, forever etched in the hearts of citizens remembering the beloved Father of the Land through delicate strokes of ink drawn straight from a Thai heart.