Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Kritsana Naowakhun’s first impressions about art came from his grandfather, a painter for Buddhist temples in mainland China. In university, Kritsana studied different forms of media but chose to focus on sculpture. He was involved in many group shows over Thailand and was accepted in the 52nd National Exhibition for his sculpture thesis project.
Since arriving in Canada in 2011, Kritsana has dedicated himself fulltime to pursue his dreams of creating and inspiring others through visual art. He has had group and solo exhibitions in Ontario, and here in Fort McMurray.
Kritsana is currently teaching art classes for children, youth and adults at the Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts and offering special workshops for adults at MacDonald Island Park. He is truly grateful for the opportunity to spread his knowledge and skills with this community.