Embarking on his career in 1991 as a freelance sculpture artist, Pawarest Choksaen (Doe) (b.1970, Bangkok, Thailand) transitioned into the role of Art Director at an advertising agency in 1997. In 2019, he made the pivotal decision to resign from the advertising agency, embracing a full-time commitment to his passion as a fine artist. In his artistic journey, Choksaen delves into the lives of those in his community, keenly observing their gestures, activities, and diverse perspectives. Through the expressive medium of acrylic paintings, his works become windows into the stories that unfold in the everyday lives of individuals within different contexts.

Founded in 2005, with spaces in Singapore and Bangkok, Richard Koh Fine Art is committed to the promotion of Southeast Asian contemporary art on regional and international platforms. Centered around a core belief in developing an artist’s career, the gallery looks to identify understated, albeit promising practices and provide it opportunities to flourish. Through its regular exhibition cycles, print & digital publications, and cross-border gallery collaborations, Richard Koh Fine Art engages the art community intending to develop regional and intercultural dialogue. In addition to its physical galleries across the 3 locations, the gallery maintains a strong online presence as well through its Artsy and Artling pages.