Press & Media
A collection of selected interviews, academic articles, and features discussing the work, philosophy, and projects of Sina Wittayawiroj.
Direct Interviews & Features
- Louder Isan: “ความเป็นเอเลี่ยนของศิลปินในอีสาน คุยกับ สินา วิทยวิโรจน์ แห่ง ALIEN Artspace (The Alienness of Artists in Isaan: A Talk with Sina Wittayawiroj of ALIEN Artspace)” (June 2025)
- An in-depth interview discussing the philosophy behind founding ALIEN Artspace in Khon Kaen, the concept of “otherness” in Thai art, cultural profit, and the challenges for artists outside of Bangkok.
- https://louderisan.com/archives/4209
- The Momentum: “THE FRAME | ก๊อปงานศิลปะได้ไหม? ไม่มีเส้น ไม่มีพวก แล้วจะเป็นศิลปินได้หรือเปล่า? คุยกับ สินา วิทยวิโรจน์” (May 2022)
- A discussion focused on Sina’s philosophy of “free copyright” (Copyleft/CC0) in art, the ideals of the NFT community, and challenging the gatekeeping within the traditional art world.
- https://themomentum.co/theframe-sinawittayawiroj/
- GroundControlTH: “คุยกับ สินา วิทยวิโรจน์ ถึงวันที่เขาหันหลังให้วงการศิลปะร่วมสมัย และปัจจุบันที่อยากเป็นนักสร้าง NFT และภาพประกอบประชาธิปไตย” (May 2022)
- An article examining Sina’s reasons for leaving the contemporary art scene after facing censorship and limitations, and his subsequent return as an NFT creator and democracy illustrator.
- https://groundcontrolth.com/blogs/aso-sina-wittayawiroj
- The MATTER: “ก๊อป(ได้)มั้ย? คุยกับ ‘สินา วิทยวิโรจน์’ ถึงโลกศิลปะที่ไม่มีลิขสิทธิ์” (August 2021)
- A conversation centered on the concept of an art world without copyright and the principles behind sharing creative work freely.
- Link: https://thematter.co/social/coversation-with-sina-free-copyright/152811
- aday magazine: “สินา วิทยวิโรจน์ : ความกลัวไม่ใช่เครื่องมือในการทำงานของเรา” (May 2021)
- A feature exploring Sina’s use of art to study socio-political issues, his decision to no longer use fear as a working tool, and his belief that the pro-democracy movement has achieved a cultural victory.
- https://adaymagazine.com/sina-wittayawiroj/
- Way Magazine: “ถ้าประเทศไม่ฉิบหาย ผมคงไม่มาวาดรูปอะไรแบบนี้หรอกครับ: คุยกับ สินา วิทยวิโรจน์” (April 2021)
- A detailed conversation about Sina’s motivations behind his political activism, the use of art as a weapon against injustice, the #PleaseSaveUs campaign, and his experiences with censorship.
- https://waymagazine.org/sina-wittayawiroj-interview/
Podcast & Video Interviews
- พูดมาก Podcast: “คุยเรื่อง NFT กับ สินา วิทยวิโรจน์ | พูดมาก Podcast EP.06” (February 2022)
- Description: An in-depth conversation about the emergence of Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs, exploring how they were changing the possibilities for artists and the exchange of creative work.
- Link: [The primary link appears to be on YouTube, though show notes might be available on other podcast platforms.]
- Art Space Odyssey: “Art Space Odyssey EP.3 : สินา วิทยวิโรจน์” (March 2022)
- Description: A video interview exploring the journey of leaving the contemporary art scene due to censorship and limitations, and the subsequent re-emergence as a pro-democracy illustrator and NFT Creator.
- Link: [This interview is available on YouTube.]
Academic Articles & Analysis
- The101.world: “อาวองต์-การ์ด ในม็อบ การต่อสู้ของศิลปะ และคำถามถึงความเป็นไปได้ในการเมืองไทย” (May 2024)
- An analytical article about the role of the avant-garde in Thai protests, mentioning Sina’s involvement as an organizer of the “inappropriate BOOK CLUB” and its discussions on art and politics.
- https://www.the101.world/avant-garde-and-thai-protest/
- Journal of Social Sciences, Naresuan University: “จากศิลปินสู่นักสร้างสรรค์ การสร้างพื้นที่ทางศิลปะ และคุณค่าใหม่ ในฐานะสถาบันแห่งการวิพากษ์ (From Artist to Creator: The Creation of New Artistic Space and Values as an Institution of Critique)” by Kengkij Kitirianglarp (Vol. 17, No. 2, July-Dec 2021)
- An academic research paper analyzing Sina’s journey as a key case study for a new generation of Thai artists who critique political and artistic institutions. It discusses his shift from “artist” to “creator” and the proposal of new values like “playing,” “improvising,” and “commoning.”
- https://doi.nrct.go.th/admin/doc/doc_604279.pdf
Project Features & Significant Mentions
- BK Magazine (formerly BK Asia City): “Meet the Bangkok artist threatening to destroy his work in the name of censorship” (August 2017)
- A key article published around the time of “The Last Exhibition,” detailing the censorship of “Beat Around the Bush” and Sina’s decision to burn the artwork.
- https://bk.asia-city.com/events/news/meet-bangkok-artist-threatening-destroy-his-work-name-censorship
- Artvocate: “Sina Wittayawiroj”
- An artist profile page that describes Sina’s work as recording absurd events through sculpture-like digital illustrations and highlights his experimentation with taboo subjects and activism.
- https://artvocate.co/collections/sina-wittayawirojhttps://artvocate.co/collections/sina-wittayawiroj
- An artist profile page that describes Sina’s work as recording absurd events through sculpture-like digital illustrations and highlights his experimentation with taboo subjects and activism.
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): “Aesthetic Recycling Station” (March 2014)
- Official documentation for Sina’s project as part of the “Media/Art Kitchen” exhibition, explaining the concept of transforming “art garbage” into useful, functional objects.
- https://www.bacc.or.th/en/event/59247
Academic Work & Theses
- Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Thesis Project
- Title: “Aesthetic from outside” (สุนทรียภาพจากภายนอก)
- Degree: M.F.A. in Mixed Media, Silpakorn University
- Description: This research explored concepts of aesthetics, community, collaboration, and relational art, reflecting an early interest in moving art beyond the gallery to engage with communities. This theme is a cornerstone of later projects like ALIEN Artspace.
- http://www.thapra.lib.su.ac.th/thesis/showthesis_th.asp?id=0000011011
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Thesis Project
- Title: “Aesthetic from outside” (สุนทรียภาพจากภายนอก)
- Degree: B.F.A. in Printmaking, Silpakorn University (2008)
- Description: Sina’s undergraduate thesis project was his first piece of political art. It was an interactive paper toy that could be folded into different political figures, allowing the user to choose how to interact with the figure (e.g., to worship, burn, or crumple it).
- http://www.thapra.lib.su.ac.th/thesis/showthesis_th.asp?id=0000004606