Kaimook Chuto

Kaimook Chuto (Thai: ไข่มุกต์ ชูโต, RTGS: khaimuk chu-to; April 18, 1938 – 1995)[1] was the first female Thai sculptor. She was royal sculptor for Queen Sirikit, and created the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai.[2] In April 2017 Google displayed a Google Doodle in her honor.[3]

Notable works

Work Location Province Image
The Royal Monument of King Chulalongkorn and King Vajiravudh [th] In front of the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium Bangkok
King Ananda Mahidol Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok
Three Kings Monument Khuang Sam Kasat Chiang Mai Province
Momchao Wongthipsuda Devakula Rajinibon School Bangkok
Princess Valaya Alongkorn Rajinibon School Bangkok
Prince Mahidol Adulyadej Office of the President, Mahidol University
King Mongkut Ministry of Science and Technology
Chao Phraya Sulawa Leu Chai Songkhram (Chao Thip Chang) Lampang
Chao Phraya Maha Sura Singhanat 7th Infantry Regiment "Maha Sura Singhanat" Rayong Province
Statue of Suriyothai [th] Thung Makham Yong Ayutthaya Province

Other decorative works include the reliefs displayed at Narai Hotel and Dusit Thani Bangkok.


References

  1. ^ May, Ken. "History of Ayutthaya - Historical Sites - Queen Suriyothai Monument". www.ayutthaya-history.com. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  2. ^ "Sculpting and Casting Memory and History in a Northern Thai City". Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
  3. ^ "Kaimook Chuto's 79th Birthday". www.google.com. Retrieved 2017-06-08.


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