Portraiture artist Arthit “Gank” Pansuay is an emerging Thai artist who is quickly gaining fame for his large scale contemporary portraiture, taking part in high profile exhibitions around the globe. Born in 1983, Gank studied at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. It was here that he developed his own photorealist style, balanced with abstract elements used to evoke the inner emotions of his subjects. Gank’s large format portraits explore the theme of women in contemporary life, incorporating inspirations from artists as diverse as Gustave Klimpt and Jenny Saville. Gank uses his skills in traditional Western realism to capture the features of his models, exploring and celebrating a diversity of ethnic groups and cultures across his portfolio. He combines this more refined detail with larger, expressive brushstrokes and bold colours, contrasting his featured figure with the surrounding negative space. Gank’s models are presented in moments of emotion; dramatic, thoughtful, or engaging. A particular signature for the artist is the interpretation of the model’s hair, which he plays with as a part of the overall theme of the piece. Often, the hair seems to transform into fire or lava which drips downward – at other times, his model’s coiffure appear in the form of clouds, raining colour down onto the model. Gallery director, Bob Corsie strongly recommends this talented young artist, saying that Gank's work is investment worthy.Viewing, Gank Pansuay's work in person is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, outstanding quality and detail.THIS GUY IS ONE TO WATCH!