WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY
Assumption University of Thailand (AU) ’s Graduate School of Fine Arts and Design has taken a bold step into the future of creative education with the launch of its much-anticipated Art and Design Studio. The event brought together luminaries from the world of art, academia, and architecture to celebrate a space designed to inspire innovation and collaboration.
The ceremony was presided over by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., President of AU, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kitti Phothikitti, Vice President for Educational and Graduate Studies alongside an assembly of senior University leaders, Deans, and Faculty. Adding gravitas to the occasion were several internationally renowned artists, including Prof. Wu Yongqiang, Prof. Gao Xiahua, Prof. Zhuang Jinsong, and Zhai Yitao.
Visitors were treated to a gallery of works from the featured artists, each a master in their field. Prof. Wu Yongqiang, a leading figure in Chinese art and a professor at Sichuan University, presented a selection of pieces that blend cultural heritage with modern perspectives. Zhai Yitao, celebrated for his striking conceptual installations, and Zhang Zi, known for his multidisciplinary approach to contemporary art, also showcased their talents.