Fine Arts Journal: Srinakharinwirot University

Art in the Anthotopocene

I-na Phuyuthanon — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Editorial Board

Kasidesh Nerngchamnong — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

IDENTITY IN RAIN PRAYING RITUALS OF PHIMAI DISTRICT, NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The study aims to 1) present the various forms of the rain praying rituals of Phimai district from the past to the present, and 2) analyze the value of rituals towards the Phimai people for restoration and preservation of rain praying rituals of the Phimai people. The data was collected from review literature including books, articles, electronic research documents, and non-participant observations.

The results of this study found that: 1) the rain praying rituals of the Phimai district consisted of chanting mantra-gāthā, ground molding, Nang dong (which is the figure that the spirits stay in), Hae Nang Maew and Dueng Krok Deung Saak (traditional performing arts) and 2) values related to social aspects from consisted were interaction, joyfulness, and unity among the participations. The cultural dimension was the preservation of the cultures and identities of the nation. In addition, the benefit of environmental aspects was raising awareness of using natural resources appropriately to preserve them for the next generation.

MEMENTO MORI: FASHION AND ITS INSPIRATION FROM DEATH AND DECAY

Panchana Soonthornpipit — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Death and Decay has been one of the major influences on art and design for a very long time. Surprisingly, the more we fear death the more we use it as a source of inspiration and transform it into powerful creativity. Since the beginning of evolution, we have killed animals in order to obtain skin and fur, to make cloth and clothing, and to make ourselves feel warm and safe. We have lived by tearing others' lives while we wait with anticipation for our death. We see death happening around us, we see it tearing apart the lives of our loved ones, and we question where in the world death took them. Perhaps this morbid obsession has touched the deepest part of our soul. We turn the fear in our hearts into art and design, for it can finally answer the question we desire. Memento Mori or Remember you must die is one of the important art movements that employ the theme of death in every medium. Based on this concept, it is quite fascinating to explore Memento Mori with the eyes of fashion and costume from the past to the modern day, since it is one area of art and design that deals with death from the basic nature of itself. For this at last, it may make us look back at ourselves, reminding us every moment that death is never far away.

Editorial Note

Kasidesh Nerngchamnong — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

COGNITIVE EDUCATION TRADITIONAL WOVEN FABRIC PATTERNS IN UTHAI THANI

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Weaving fabrics and weaving patterns in Uthai Thani Province are woven fabrics of the Lao Khrang group. Color patterns have specific characteristics. Pattern making Placing the colors of the skirt and the skirt's feet show uniqueness. What happens about patterns is that some weavers do not know the names of their patterns. The name of the pattern is based on the imagination of the weavers of each weaving group. The same pattern can be called with different names, and there is no norm for naming patterns. Therefore, learning and transferring knowledge about weaving patterns in the Uthai Thani province is difficult. With reference to the aforementioned problems, this study was conducted with its purposes 1) to study and gather knowledge about Uthai Thani indigenous fabric patterns that are important for teaching management of integrated learning and the community, 2) to develop the professional skills in weaving local fabrics for youth and people in the community in Uthai Thani province, 3) to conserve and transfer the knowledge and the local wisdom of woven fabrics in Uthai Thani. The in-depth interviews were utilized as the research instrument to collect the data which were analyzed systematically. The results found that 1) the history of weaving of the Tai Krang or Lao Krang people began at the time when King Rama V abolished slavery and these people lived together in their village. The women also revived the weaving to use as apparel. Later, weaving was developed into a pattern to create beauty, and it became a famous product for the community. 2) Today, weaving culture has expanded throughout Uthai Thani, and they have gathered basic weaving knowledge to convey to students in the community. The components of the stripes are important for conservation and commerce. 3) The components of the stripes were 21 mother or padlock patterns, 17 elements, and 6 separators and polished stripes. The results also indicated that participants want to store the knowledge in the form of a document and electronic media to reduce costs and provide the easy access. This will lead to education in the community as well as a sustainable economy.

THE CREATION OF A DANCE FROM HUMAN NEGLECT OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Tanaporn Weeradech, Naraphong Charassri — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This thesis “The Creation of a Dance from Human Neglect of Global Environmental Problems” aims to explore the styles and concepts that emerged after the creation of dance from human’s neglect of global environmental problems. The study employed mixed-method research methodologies consisting of qualitative research and creative research. The data was collected from academic documents, information media, seminars, observations, interviews, the researcher’s own experiences, and criteria for honoring role models in the performing arts. The data was examined analyzed and synthesized in order to create the dance according to the specified process.

The result indicated that the styles of the creation of dance from human neglect of global environmental problems consisted of 8 elements in the performance. 1) The script was separated into 3 acts including Act 1 Past, Act 2 Present, and Act 3 Future. The inspiration came from the researcher's direct experience and current events. That is, despite being aware of environmental problems, these environmental problems were neglected and perceived as an irreverent matter. Also, the lack of knowledge about environmental problems and the acknowledgment of environmental problems as an important issue have been observed. The researcher therefore divided the dance into 3 acts and 3 periods in order to explicitly express the differences. 2) The researcher was a solo performer with mixed techniques including Thai traditional dance and modern dance. 3) The movements were expressed through everyday movements and improvisation according to modern and post-modern dance. 4) The costumes and makeup were done to be aligned with the script. 5) The show props were made from reused materials 6) The Sounds used in the performance were natural sounds and newly composed music. 7) The scene and stage were real settings to create the alignment with the script. 8) The lighting used natural daylight to be consistent with the script. Moreover, there were six significant concepts gained from the creation of this dance including 1) the human neglect of global environmental problems, 2) symbolism, 3) diversity in dance, 4) the concept of creative dance reflecting society, 5) communication with the audience, 6) creativity in dance. This research is a creative thesis in dance that integrates knowledge from other disciplines in order to present a piece of new knowledge and a guideline for those who are interested in conducting a study related to creative dance in the future.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MUSIC VOCABULARY THROUGH MOBILE APPLICATION IN MUSIC THEORY CLASS FOR FIRST-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE STUDENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN MUSIC, FACULTY OF FINE ARTS, SRINAKHARINWIROT

Sitsake Yanderm, Pawatchai Suwankangka — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research are 1) to create a mobile application compiling music vocabulary for first-year students of Western Music Theory class in the Department of Western Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, 2) to compare students’ pretest and posttest assessments between the conservative learning method and application-aided learning method of first-year students of Western Music Theory class in Department of Western Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, and 3) to investigate the students’ satisfaction toward the utilizing of the music vocabularies application in Western Music Theory class of Department of Western Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University. The research results indicated that there were two elements in the application development including ten steps of the mobile application creation and six steps of the mobile application launch on Google Play. Another research result regarding the comparison of the students’ pretest and posttest assessments between the conservative learning method and application-aided learning method signified that the posttest assessment and application-aided learning method demonstrated higher learning results than the pretest assessment and conservative learning method. The satisfaction of students toward the utilizing of the mobile application is at a high level.

CREATING A MASCOT WITH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO PROMOTE LOCAL IDENTITY OF BAN CHIEN SUBDISTRICT HAN KHA DISTRICT CHAINAT PROVINCE

Chalit Kangvaravoot, Phairoj Samutrak — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research are 1) to analyze and synthesize the data on the community identity of Ban Chien Sub-district, Hunkha District, Chai Nat Province, and 2) to create mascots with community participation. The conceptual framework of the research emphasizes the design and creation of mascots with the involvement of the community to promote the local identity of Chainat Province which is considered as a collaboration between the community and researchers to search for the identity in the context of Ban Chien Sub-district. The research procedures included: 1) The data collection was proceeded by the qualitative method through focus group meetings and in-depth interviews to collect data for synthesizing the local identity; 2) The creative design of the mascots from local identity with community’s involvement was proceeded by assessing the suitability of the mascot sketch by Ban Chien sub-district communities and the improvements according to suggestions were developed into the mascot based on the local identities; 3) The evaluation of the mascot was proceeded by 30 guests and the communities in Ban Chien Sub-district, obtained by the purposive selection. The results showed that there were 2 types of the identity of Ban Chien Sub-district covering the tangible identity (e.g., Chien Mak clock tower) and intangible identity (e.g., The story of the origin of the name of Ban Chien Subdistrict). The results regarding the mascot creation with community involvement, namely Nong Chien Mak, used the creative processes of the pattern being synthesized from the name of Ban Chien Subdistrict, and inspired by the story. The creation applied creative principles to cut down the shape of Chien Mak and Chien Mak Clock Tower to express the identity of the community. In other words, Chien Mak represents a way of life, as well as the culture of eating betel nuts for the elderly that can still be seen and may disappear over time. The design used the two-part character principles and the simple format to make it easy to remember and become the representative media which includes the story content to bring the mascot to be alive and enter the memory of the viewers. Meanwhile, the assessment results from general people and locals in the community (n=30) indicated that Nong Chien Mak was created appropriately at the highest level (= 4.53, S.D. = 0.51).

PLOT AND CHOREOGRAPHY IN THE CREATION OF A DANCE FROM LEARNING LOSS

Nattanich Toranatumgul, Naraphong Charassri — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research article is part of the doctoral dissertation entitled “The Creation of a Dance from Learning Loss and its purpose is to find the plot and choreography of the dance from learning loss. The qualitative study employing experiment and creative research methods in performing art was applied as the research design. The researcher utilized a variety of research instruments to elicit the data that focus on causes and effects of learning loss from document research, media, seminars, observations, interviews, researcher’s experience, and artist benchmark. After that, the researcher analyzed the data to find the plot and choreography. Based on the results of the study, the researcher designed the plot into 4 acts which are Act 1 Prologue, Act 2 Causes of Learning Loss, Act 3 Effects of Learning Loss, and Act 4 Epilogue. For the choreography, the researcher used various styles to create the performance, and they include Everyday movement, Repetitive movement and pattern, Contraction and release, Paul Taylor’s technique, Pina Bausch’s technique, Twyla Tharp’s technique, James Waring’s technique, Classical ballet, Modern jazz dance, and Dramatic arts. Moreover, the artist benchmark was used to evaluate the quality of the plot covering Pioneer, Up-to-date, and Ethical. The quality of choreography includes Passing the knowledge, Passion, and Taste. The results of the study perfectly corresponded with the stated objectives.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR CYCLING AS SPORTS TOURISM (CASE STUDY: BANG KACHAO SAMUTPRAKAN PROVINCE)

Krittarwit Kritmanorote — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research is to apply environmental graphic design for Bang Kachao which was suitable for cycling as sports tourism. The research utilized the mixed method approach by using secondary data, survey, interview and participatory action research. The results found that the theory of environmental graphic design served three basic functions: 1) identifying, 2) directing, and 3) informing. Wayfinding theory was represented in three interdependent processes: 1) decision-making, 2) decision execution, and 3) information processing. The design should also be considered three factors: 1) environment, 2) unique form, and 3) readability. There were three types of sports tourism 1) active, 2) passive, and 3) nostalgic. Sports tourism was likewise categorized as hard and soft. The results of this research also found the elements of environmental graphic design which were 1) form: organic form and geometric form 2) typography: Thai (geometric humanist, modern, handwriting and obscure) and Latin (transitional geometric and glyphic), and 3) color and mood: botanical, active, natural and playful.

CREATIVE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING OF THE ART AND CULTURAL PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITIES OF INSTITUTE OF CULTURE AND ARTS OF SRINAKHARINWIROT UNIVERSITY

Pimnipa Sapviriyakul, Darinee Chamnanmor — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to develop components and evaluate the appropriateness of the art and cultural project for communities of the Institute of Culture and Arts of Srinakharinwirot University. Using Research and Development Research (R&D) methodology as the research design, 17 key informants including the project committee of the Institute of Culture and Arts, specialist academician in cultural management, community representatives and representatives from public organizations delegations were invited as the research participants. The first round of the collection was an in-depth interview and applied documentary analysis, and the second round of the data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. The research found that components of the art and cultural project for communities of the Institute of Culture and Arts of Srinakharinwirot University consisted of 7 components being classified into 1) three input components including agreement, cultural capital, and planning, 2) two components related to the process which are the process of creative art and culture project for community and the project quality development process, and 3) two result components covering value delivering to community and sustainability.

CREATIVE THAI DANCE: SRI YA TRA SONGKREUNG

Pannapat Wichasawat — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this research is to explore the styles and concepts that emerged after the creation of Thai dance. This research is qualitative and creative research utilizing textual analysis, questionnaire, interview, observation, seminar on information media, criteria for honoring role models in performing arts, and the researcher's personal experience. The collected data were investigated, analyzed, and synthesized to be used as a reference to create the Thai dance named “Sri Ya Tra Songkreung”.

The findings indicated that the pattern of this creative Thai dance was divided into 7 elements including 1) the performance’s script design was adapted from the compositions from the play “Inao”, the royal composition in the King Buddha Lertla Naphalai in the episode of “Sokan Siyatra to create a new play in accordance with the poetry of the play. 2) the actors were selected based on their basic skills in Thai dance. 3) the dance design was created following Thai dance with the feature of a rhythmic dance by lyrics. 4) the costume was designed based on the royal’s ancient tonsure traditions. 5) the props were designed by the process of Longsongtone or taking a bath and dressing dance. 6) the music was designed with 3 main principles of music using the Piphat Mai Nuam band. 7) the stage design was divided into 3 parts following Longsongtone or taking a bath and dressing dance.

In addition, the researcher considered of 3 concepts after the Thai dance creation, namely 1) consideration of communication with the society, 2) consideration of creativity in Thai dancing arts, and 3) consideration of symbols usage in Thai dancing arts. In this regard, this research study is considered the collection of knowledge in the field of dance being integrated with other fields of science. It is, therefore, considered an academic progress in Thai dance creation that can be applied as a guideline for the further development of Thai dancing in the future.