The Moral Precept

Number 1 Gallery The Silom Galleria, 919/1 Unit B-15, Silom Soi 19, 081-684-6577. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. www.number1gallery.com.

Award-winning artist Chatchawan Rodklongtan presents a series of paintings blending contemporary and traditional elements of Thai art to represent the uniqueness of our culture. Chatchawan is exploring what he calls “dharma conundrums” through the depiction of the life of Buddha and the three stages of life as described in Buddhism: birth, life and death. Through Apr 26.

The Reflections

Neilson Hays Library 195 Surawong Rd., 02-233-4999. Opening Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm. www.neilsonhayslibrary.com.

Jewelry designer and photographer Thirach Rungrangknokkul captures images through stained glass in temples: Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Xieng Thong. The result is a combination of vivid colors and lighting effects that give the pictures depth and a semi-abstract character. The photographs are attempts at shedding light on the deeper meaning of the “inner self” as it is understood in the teachings of Buddha. Through Apr 30.

Small Homes in Small Towns

Silom Galleria Art Space 919/1 The Silom Galleria Bldg., Silom Rd., 02-630-3006/7. Open daily 10am-7pm.
Siripon Sanjan and Somboom Sungkao collaborate in an exhibition showcasing the simple lifestyles of the North. Siripon brings to light the warmth and serenity of village life whilst Somboom brings the village’s environment and atmosphere into the picture by focusing on different seasons. Together they portray the traditional values and simplicity of the humble life up North. Through Jun 15.

The Way of Lanna Artist: 4th Progression

Galerie N 139/5 Wireless Rd., 02-252-1592, 02-654-0522, 08-9144-1847. Open Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. www.GalerieNbangkok.com.

Award-winning artist Pornchai Jaima uses brisk and defined brushstrokes to paint images portraying all facets of life in the northern region of Lanna,
his homeland. He uses defined lines, brilliant colors and other compositional
elements to illustrate the traditions of Lanna in both work and play. Through Apr 30.