My name is Tinna Hongngam, and I am a Thai visual artist born in 1990. My artistic journey began at Silpakorn University, where I studied at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Arts, followed by a period expanding my visual language through graphic design studies at the Nova Institute of Technology in Melbourne.
Between 2013 and 2018, my contemporary practice focused heavily on the intersections of gender, violence, consent, and appearance. Drawing from personal experiences, I sought to confront challenging themes like sexuality and identity by merging my photography with tactical embroidery—using thread to weave new narratives directly into the imagery.
However, in 2024, my creative focus shifted toward the ancient language of raw textiles. While working at Studio Naenna in Chiang Mai, I immersed myself in traditional techniques like natural dyeing and ikat creation. It was there that I had the privilege of learning Karen backstrap weaving directly from master weaver P Duen. Using a backstrap loom means the warp is connected entirely between a fixed point and my own body, turning me into an integral part of the machinery. This profound, intimate relationship between myself and the fabric completely reshaped my perspective on patience, craftsmanship, and the creative process, and it continues to guide every piece I create today.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Exhibitions
2025
• The Asian Art Century - A contemporary art fair at Weave Artisan Society. Chiang Mai, Thailand
2021
• Top 100 Pop Up Asia projects at Taiwan’s Taipei 101
2019
• #DontTellMeHowToDress Social Power Exhibition Against Sexual Assault At Woofpackbangkok
2018
• Thaiconsent sExhibition At Fathom Bookspace
• FABRIC From Life to Life Exhibition At Songkhla Art Mill. หอ ศิลป์สงขลา
2017
• Resident Art Show Exhibition At Sathorn11 Art Space.
• BACC Exhibition :EARLY YEARS PROJECT #1
: Thisorder Y.A.N (Young Artist Network by BACC)
• L’Amour(The Love For My King) Art Exhibition
At Sathorn11 Art Space
2016
• Father Of Our Nation At Gaysorn Plaza
• Project Our Beloved King At The Jam Factory
• Saturday Morning Art At ROCK Around Asia
2015
• Solo Exhibition “Girl Of The November” At CHOMP
• Art Thesis Exhibition At SilpaKorn University
• Joint Exhibition PTT Group “IMAGE TO THE FUTURE”
• India @Bangkok Art competition At SilpaKorn University
2014
• ZODIAC At Hlung-Raak-Bar
• 2+3= 1 At Brown Sugar The Boutique
Awards
2017
• 15 FINALS UNION MALL STREET FASHION STYLIST AWARD
• EARLY YEARS PROJECT #1 : Thisorder Y.A.N (Young Artist Network) An initiative to foster next-generation artist At BACC(Bangkok Art And Culture Centre)
2016
• The final 10 finalists The project brings international artists,
Thailand “SINGHA PARK”
2015
• Complimentary Award India @Bangkok Art competition
At SilpaKorn University
