The 1st Annual Surface Asia AVANT GUARDIAN PORTFOLIO Finalists include two Thai Photographers.
Surface Asia Magazine presents the Inaugural Avant Guardian Portfolio Awards, the culmination of their search for the region’s most talented young fashion photographers, chosen for their distinctive vision and cutting-edge commercial potential.
Two of the six finalists are from Thailand, Adit Sombunsa and Pakhin Suteerawong.
Each finalist was commissioned to produce a new and original mini fashion editorial that was published in the August/September issue of Surface Asia and available on the Avant Guardian online gallery from August 30 until September 10, 2012.
The submitted works of each of the six finalists was on display at the 1st Surface Asia Avant Guardian on August 31, 2012 at the Goodman Arts Centre in Singapore. The display was open to the public on September 1 and 2, 2012.
ADIT SOMBUNSA’S shoot, I AM WEAPON, plays on the concept of the ‘shadow warrior’ that is found in many cultures. Intrigued primarily by the simple, Zen-like but lethal precision of the Japanese ninja, Sombunsa cautions: “If you’re too good at killing, sooner or later there’ll be only you left.”
Photographer: Adit Sombunsa
Photographer assistants: Yodrapee T, Kamol S, Tada H, Wattanasak P, Wanchalerm M
Stylist: Nakan Pathomporn
Stylist assistants: Buasupang T, Jariyaporn C, Surakiet R
Hair and Make Up: Jaturon Raepetch
Models: Saitarn Karncharanwong and Nattarat Nopparattayaporn
Shot on location in Bangkok
The fairytale concept behind PAKHIN SUTEERAWONG’S shoot, MYSTIC AFFAIRS, is about a forbidden love between a princess and her commoner guard. The shoot took place at the Shanghai Mansion hotel in Bangkok. “The art direction and style are inspired by Asia’s dynamics, with unique Oriental properties such as lantern, umbrella and pottery.”
Photographer: Pakhin Suteerawong
Stylist and Make Up: Surachai Saengsuwan
Hair: James Somjate
Models: Tonya and Ivan Novi
Assistant Photographer: Patthamon Sawat and Jnadhip Phimthong
Assistant Stylist: Sutasinee Salathong
Shot on location in Shanghai Mansion, Bangkok
All images are from the surfaceasiamag.com website
http://surfaceasiamag.com/avant-guardian.surfaceasia.magz
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