Sasiwimon Paosanmuang l Beam
Thai, Age 27
Sasiwimon is an interdisciplinary artist and architect with a focus spanning art, architecture, and spatial practice. She graduated with a Master of Arts in Situated Practice at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. The multidisciplinary practice examines the relationship between conceptual spatial theories in art, architecture, performance, urbanism, and writing. Through her studies, Sasiwimon investigates and experiments with various approaches, including essay film, performance, and intervention, to address specific spaces and issues related to society, politics, and the environment.
Originally from Thailand, Sasiwimon previously worked as an architect at Vin Varavarn Architects Ltd. (VVA) in Bangkok, an architectural firm renowned for its innovative and practical design. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture, Art, and Design at KMITL, Thailand. Following her graduation, she contributed to the development of the public realm for Bangkok Design Week 2021, which enhanced her professional skills in collaborative work with landscape studios, organisations, and local communities. Sasiwimon is committed to continuous learning and seeking challenges in new contexts. Her achievements include multiple awards, such as an Honourable Mention in the 2021 Thesis of the Year competition organised by ASA and CDAST, a Recognition Award in the Floating Pavilion on the Drava River Competition in Maribor, Slovenia, organised by Outsider Magazine, and an Honourable Mention in the MT Design Award 2022, organised by Modern Tage in Bangkok, Thailand.
In her artistic practice, Sasiwimon embraces the contemporary era's dynamic intersection of art, architecture, and spatial practice. She utilises art as a tool to narrate and reflect on the relationship between built and unbuilt environments. Her work has been featured in several group exhibitions and festivals, including the Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Festival 2024 in New York, WAVES Grop Exhibition at The Holy Art Gallery in London, the White Canvas Thailand Contest 2021 at Palette Artspace in Bangkok, and the RCB Portrait Prize Exhibition at River City in Bangkok, Thailand.
Currently, Sasiwimon continues to develop her practice at the intersection of art, architecture, and space. She was an artist in residence at Joya: arte + ecología in Spain, where she created an essay film exploring parallel spaces of climate justice. Additionally, she has produced public interventions in specific sites across London, utilising film, performance, and sonic interventions to engage with public spaces.
Education
2023 - 2024
Master of Art in Situated Practice, the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
2016 - 2021
Bachelor of Architecture at School of Architecture, Art, and Design, King Mongkut’s Institute of technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
Achievement
In the Spirit of Increased Understanding Award, MagikalCharm Experimental Video and Film Festival 2024, New York
Recognition Award in Floating Pavilion on the Drava River Competition 2021, Maribor, Slovenia, organised by Outsider Magazine
Honorable Mention in MT Design Award 2022, Organised by Modern Tage, Bangkok, Thailand
Honorable Mention in Thesis Of The Year 2021, organised by The Association of Siamese Architects and Council of Deans of Architecture Schools of Thailand
Experience
2024
Film Screening in the Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Festival, New York and New Orleans.
Artist in Residence at Joya: AiR, Spain
Group Art Exhibition “ WAVES ” at The Holy Art Gallery, London
Short Film Showcase in The London Festival of Architecture 2024 x Bartlett in-situ
Participated in architectural design proposal for a Maternity Centre in Senegal organised by Kaira Looro
Zine Designer and Artist book showcase in A Festival of Feminist Architectural Writing 2024
2023
Short Course in Concrete Casting at Central Saint Martins, London, UK
2021 - 2022
Architect
Vin Varavarn Architects Ltd. (VVA), Bangkok, Thailand
2022
Participated in "Uniquely Thai" Envisioning the 21st Century Bangkok’s Civic Center Architectural Design Competition 2021
Pottery Glazing Experiment Workshop, Organized by Gnome Pottery and Handcub Studio
2021
Group Exhibition in the White Canvas Thailand Contest 2021 at Palette Artspace, Bangkok, Thailand
Group Exhibition in the RCB Portrait Prize Exhibition at River City, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Co - design in Bangkok Design Week 2021 “Choduk Bridge Pop-up Park” , Workshop with Shma Soen Co.,Ltd. , organised by We!park, Art4d and Punmuang
2019
Head designer “Corridor Glance” Art installation in Art Street 2019