Panisa Ongwat

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Printmaking)

Through my practice I look to preserve fleeting moments, elevating intimate glimpses of the mundane into carefully considered photographic documents. I work with analogue photography and the darkroom, and the unpredictable nature of the film medium resists instant curation and processing. Each scene is uniquely highlighted, appreciated as a suspended moment.

I find myself searching for depth and affection in the ordinary, seen through the cultural lens of a Thai-born artist who continually moves between countries. The under-represented beauty of everyday moments inspires me to document, as a quiet spectator, these brief encounters. Through the use of vibrant colours, I create a warm ambience for the unknown that remains constant with the passing memory.