Kritsana Chaikitwattana is one of Thailand's most talented young artists. He was born in 1977 in Hat Yai, and graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Chulalongkorn University in 1998 and proceeded to attain a Master Degree from Silapakorn University in 2002. The present exhibition entitled Venuses of Bangkok focuses on the strength of Thai women and their expanding roles. The artist says: "In the past, Thai women were expected to fulfill their roles at home and to be sweet and gentle. They were told to follow, not to lead. Nowadays, the roles of Thai women are expanding and they take on new tasks and often support their families financially by work outside the home." The artist pays homage to Thai women in today's society. His new series is painted as oil on canvas, though previously he used carved and painted wood and small wooden patches on board. To the artist, patches, scratches and wear included in the works symbolise the passing of time. Some of his latest works even incorporate stones from Hualamphong (the main) railway station in Bangkok. The focus of Kritsana's work is often on the inner world of individuals, and the struggle for self-realisation. Kritsana has participated in several exhibitions in Thailand,