Chanakarn Semachai

Chanakarn Semachai (Punch), was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Punch graduated in 2012 with her Bachelor in Fine and Applied Art Degree from Chulalongkorn University, located in the heart of Bangkok City, the capital of Thailand. She earned her MFA  from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2019 and is currently teaching ceramics at Chulalongkorn University

Punch began with a focus on sculpture, however recently began exploring functional wares that discuss similar ideas and designs as her sculptural surfaces. She combines a multitude of unique and exciting design elements on both her sculptures and functional vessels, creating a cohesive body of work. She has shown her work internationally, both in Thailand and in the United States.

We are honored to present Punch’s first solo exhibition here at Companion Gallery in October of 2021.