Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: October 7, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.2.6
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The Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyaporn Oramut, Dean of the Faculty, together with faculty members and students from the Visual Arts Program, participated in the official handover ceremony of the AIS 3BB FIBRE3 “Graffiti from Hometown” Art Project on October 7, 2024, at the Multi-purpose Plaza of Songkhla Municipality.
The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Wanchai Parinyasiri, Mayor of Songkhla Municipality, with welcoming remarks and project objectives delivered by Mr. Korarat Wongsawangsiri, Regional Director of AIS 3BB FIBRE3. The event also featured Ms. Warisara Chantakat, one of Thailand’s most prominent female street artists, who shared her design inspiration, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyaporn Oramut, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, business, and community in transforming Songkhla Old Town through creative design.
The “Graffiti from Hometown” project was jointly created by Visual Arts students of RMUTSV under professional mentorship and community engagement.The artworks transformed long-abandoned walls in Songkhla Old Town into vibrant street art landmarks, reflecting the multicultural heritage and artistic spirit of the city. This initiative not only beautified and revitalized urban spaces but also promoted Songkhla as a creative cultural destination, fostering “brand love” between the local community, private sector, and the region.
The “Graffiti from Hometown” project revitalized the long-abandoned walls of Songkhla Old Town, transforming them into a lively and meaningful outdoor art gallery.
Under the concept “Graffiti from Hometown,” the project brought together View Varis, a leading female Thai street artist, and Visual Arts students from the Faculty of Architecture, RUTS, to co-create colorful and culturally inspired graffiti murals that celebrate Songkhla’s identity, diversity, and living heritage.
Each mural was developed through community collaboration, drawing inspiration from the stories, traditions, and local wisdom shared by residents of Songkhla.
The designs express the city’s multicultural roots – Thai, Chinese, and Malay influences -through symbolic imagery and expressive colors, encouraging viewers to reconnect with their hometown’s cultural and historical legacy.
The project also integrated digital tools and online research, where students explored local history, folklore, and artistic inspiration through internet-based learning and community engagement. This creative process exemplified how young artists can merge traditional narratives with contemporary techniques, transforming forgotten walls into living cultural landmarks that bridge the past and present.
Supported by AIS Fibre 3BB, the project reinforced the message that “everyone’s potential can begin at home, through creativity and digital connection.” Through art, technology, and collaboration, “Graffiti from Hometown” became a model of how public art can revive local spaces, empower youth, and preserve community identity.
The “Graffiti from Hometown” project demonstrates the transformative power of art, youth, and community in advancing sustainable urban culture. With the participation of Visual Arts students from RUTS, the initiative not only revived abandoned urban spaces but also empowered young creators to become cultural ambassadors of Songkhla’s identity.
This collaboration between RUTS, professional artists, and local residents represents a model for achieving Sustainable Cities and Communities, through art-based urban regeneration, cultural preservation, and inclusive creativity.
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