"Yesterday I was, Tomorrow I will be."

Solo Exhibition at River City Gallery, 6 Oct 2022 - 20 Nov 2022.

A line is only a few things in this particular world that we can see with our eyes and touch by our feelings. In the visual world, a single 'line' endlessly becomes a form, a pattern, and an outline as long as the creator's imagination takes you.

In the sensory world, we all have a 'timeline' that can't be seen with our eyes but is parallel to every change and growth in our life. Although it is visually invisible, it is a firm line dwelling on our feelings. Especially when we stop and look back.

On the artistic path of Pomme Chan, both the line and timeline exist in parallel and connect seamlessly. When we glance at the line on Pomme Chan's artistic creation, we are looking at the line and timeline of her life. The more the timeline goes forward into the future, the more the line extracted from her experience and emotion is flourishing.

The standard definition of 'Good Things Takes Time' refers to a lifelong dedication to achieve something beyond the ordinary. To Pomme Chan, it is good things that happen during the course of her life. Probably exploring new possibilities in every step of her path could be the definition of an artist like Pomme Chan.

'Yesterday I was, Tomorrow I will be.' is the exhibition telling the story of a 20-year path of Pomme Chan that lies in each line and design by her creation. From day one, the young Pomme Chan started to draw a simple line to share her happiness and feelings, the simplest form of emotion, till today that her line creates happiness for people. Various genres of art are created through her feelings at the very moment; paintings, sculptures, furniture, the list are endless. 

Available artwork list

Dreamer Room

During her first two years in London, Pomme Chan indulged her passion for illustration and gained crazy nightlife experiences while interning with more than four companies and at the same time working as a part-time waitress.  Yet not one single day went by without practicing her drawing and building up her profile.  The movement in her strokes gradually became more distinctive and dynamic.  Finally, Pomme Chan found a place for herself as an art director at one of the British magazines.

“I was working there for nearly Six Months, producing layouts and drawing illustrations.  I was content with my life.  It felt steady and secure.  Then one day, everyone was told to go home because the company went bankrupt.  It was like being struck by lightning, so unexpected.  It was devastating.  I just sat there feeling blank until one of my friends told me to get my act together.”

So the former art director got her act together and took any job that was available.  She had to deal with rejections as a flyer distributor and took a job as a beauty advisor which definitely didn’t suit her personality.

Pomme Chan never gave up.  She consoled herself with the thought that "Good things take time". She decided to get a loan from the bank by showing them emails from the Telegraph and Mercedes Benz which had commissioned her to create some design work.  Fortunately, she was convincing, and she was granted the loan.  She received £7,000 with which she purchased a website domain and produced a portfolio to pursue her dream of becoming a renowned illustrator.  She sent her portfolio to many advertising agencies but sadly, gained no response.

 Later, the hard-working artist decided to change her approach.  Instead of asking “Do you like my work?”, she would ask them “How should I improve it?” or “What part of my work don’t you like?”.  She was showing them that she was willing to change and alter my work for them.  

After changing the approach, her career path started to grow. 

Entrepreneur Room

Pomme Chan spent more than ten years developing originality in her work in the UK.  She had agencies in many countries including Japan, Germany, Russia, and the US.  Then she decided to return home and launched the first home decor business with her friends called “What if”, a cafe and art showroom.  In 2014, she opened her first studio called ‘Happy Pomme’ which was later changed to ‘Happy People Studio’. 

A Room

This is a room where Pomme Chan let her inner child play the trick. A room filled with everything she wants to do, the experiment, the fun and the mistakes that happen during production. “When art can be in any form, why restrict me to doing only on canvas when I can do so much more?”  All the art pieces here are an extended part of Pomme Chan’s imagination, including using new material from Upcycling frames, sustainable wood, and surplus carpet. This room not only represents the freedom of her inner child but also showcases her “Tomorrow I will be” too.

Happy People Studio Room

Now, Pomme Chan is the design director and founder of the “Happy People Studio”, a place where she wishes to learn and share digital techniques, creative ideas, and new cultures, including political opinions with her team which includes millennials and Gen-Z artists.

Because she strongly believes in this new generation’s potential to create endless possibilities in the digital age, Pomme Chan is very open-minded when collaborating with younger people on many art projects and exhibitions.

“It’s the process of constant learning, unlearning, and relearning.  We might have to discard some beliefs or look at things from a different point of view because today there is a transition between the old and new generations.  I have to seek ways and discover how to live happily with the younger generations because I don’t want to turn bitter when aging.”

Artworks Details

Keep Moving Forward

If you don't give up and keep moving towards your goals, the resistance will eventually give way to your persistence. That’s become a way of life to me. 

from left to right
Keep Moving forward no.01, Dimension 200 x 120.6 cm
Keep Moving forward no.02, Dimension 191 x 113.6 cm
Keep Moving forward no.031, Dimension 159 x 68.4 cm

I’ll See you, Mara

During the uncertain time in 2021, I was in the middle of chaos from many things I could not control. I was having difficulty staying sane and sharp. A friend of mine encouraged me to try meditation, and it’s become the best thing I did for myself. I began to include 10 minutes of meditation in my routine every morning. Since then, for six months (108,800 seconds), I have begun to realize something inside me has shifted; I start to feel each energy that runs through me during each moment in the day. I become calmer and more serene.

Year created: 2021 - 2022
Technique: Mix media on paper
Dimension: 76 x 100 cm

FUCK

This is one of the favorite pieces of my all-time work. It is simple, straightforward, and very graphic compared to others. To me, this piece is raw, honest and fun at the same time. I am using black, pink and orange on paper. I love the simplicity of the material and the organic shape of the piece. 

Year created: 2016
Technique: Marker on paper
Dimension: 125 x 190 cm

Abstract

I aim to make this as the final piece before completing the others. I'm curious how I'd feel if I were ready to run and get close to my destination. Blue symbolizes relaxation and comfort. White represents a sense of freedom that can be expressed in a variety of ways. I also experimented with spray paint for the first time since I'm looking for a new sensation.

Year created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 220 x 160 cm

A Chair

When I was a kid, I was an introvert who preferred to play alone. I enjoy sitting alone in a confined place; it makes me feel comfortable, secure, and in command. I've never figured out why. This small cupcake recliner I made was a grown-up version of my childhood fantasy space.

Year Created: 2022
Dimension: W110 x H120 x D110 cm

Fleur Series

Walking around a city is one of my favorite things to do when traveling. When I go for a walk, I frequently come across flowers. I have no idea what it's called. I just smile as I walk by. The flowers don't have to worry about surviving in different weather conditions. Furthermore, each species is distinct. I believe the beauty of flowers is akin to many people's lives that have been through a lot yet are still wonderful in their own ways.

Sirimongkol no.02

This Ganesha is made of only three colors: silver, gold, and naga, to benefit those who adore and own it. We will provide an advisor to help you with the positions and elements that will boost your luck.

This is a continuation of the series begun with Sirimongkol no.1, on which I and Ou Pruitsatorn Sakulthai worked together to create the Phra Phum shrine using the same multilayering techniques shown in this piece. The Ganesha elements are an overlapping of several important portions from head to toe, consisting of 24 layer 36 pieces that compose the Ganesha in the form of adornments, without typical clothing and without a face, leaving the Ganesha open to everyone's imagination.

A dream with a Dream Series

….. All that we see or seem

It is but a dream within a dream.

from a dream within a dream poem by EDGAR ALLAN POE

This poetry was full of melancholy and perplexity. However, I took this sentence and interpreted it in my own way. I always perceive events as overlapping dreams and I let my imaginations run wild every night. It's like a dream that overlaps with another dream. This artwork is like turning that moment into a painting.

From left to right
A Dream within a dream no.01, no.02, no.03
Year created: 2022
Technique: Veneer on wood
Dimension: 100 x 120 cm

You can’t be brave without fear.

Year Created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 200 x 100 cm

I was lost until I found you.

Year Created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 200 x 100 cm

Childhood memories

From left to right
Year Created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 120 x 120 cm

41

Year Created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 150 x 48 cm

Swirl on Black

Year created: 2022
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 220 x 160 cm

Horse & Time

Year created: 2022
Technique: CNC Solid Wood
Dimension: W220 x H70 x D4 cm

Location at River City Gallery