Title: SONGKHLA CULTURAL ICONIC
Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: July 29, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.3.1 11.3.2 11.2.2 11.2.5 11.2.6
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The Faculty of Architecture, RUTS organized SONGKHLA CULTURAL ICONIC under the theme “Inspiration from Songkhla Old Town toward Community Sculpture Landmarks.” Held on July 26, 2025, at the Songkhla Art Gallery in the heart of Songkhla Old Town, this project aimed to strengthen the city’s cultural identity through community-based art creation and promote Songkhla as a Soft Power city of arts and culture in Southern Thailand.
The project was led by Asst. Prof. Supachai Srikwankaew, a lecturer in the Visual Arts Program, with collaboration from Visual Arts students, local artists, and schools. Together, they engaged the community in a co-creative process that combined art, culture, and participation.
A hands-on art and sculpture workshop was conducted to encourage youth, students, and community members to explore Songkhla’s cultural essence through creative expression. Participants visited sites in Songkhla Old Town, observing its architecture, lifestyles, and local heritage for inspiration.
Through this collaborative process, participants analyzed and synthesized visual ideas drawn from the city’s unique identity-such as motifs, landmarks, and historical stories-and later transformed them into elements of community sculpture landmarks. The resulting works reflect the collective creativity and identity of Songkhla, strengthening pride and belonging among local residents.
The Songkhla Art Gallery became a vibrant cultural hub during the event, hosting a wide range of participants—students, artists, educators, and local people—who came together to create and celebrate art.The project encouraged intergenerational learning and highlighted how art can serve as a bridge between communities, heritage, and modern creativity.
The activity provided free and open access for the public to participate in creative workshops and exhibitions, turning the Songkhla Art Gallery into a shared learning and cultural space for all. By engaging the community in collaborative art-making, the project transformed a cultural venue into an inclusive creative platform, enhancing community connection and cultural vitality. The project contributed to preserving and reinterpreting Songkhla’s cultural heritage through art. By embedding local motifs, symbols, and traditions into sculpture design, it ensures that Songkhla’s artistic heritage continues to thrive across generations.
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