early life and education somphong adulyasaraphan, a thai artist born in 1947, has left an indelible mark on the art world with his unsettling yet thought-provoking works. born in thailand, somphong's early life was marked by his innate inclination towards art, which led him to pursue a degree in fine arts from silpakorn university, a renowned institution for arts in thailand. artistic journey and transition after graduating, somphong found it challenging to sustain himself solely through painting. this led to a brief yet significant detour into photography. however, the allure of painting was…