SHOWCASE

/ ARTIST / 2026

ARTIST: Beam
COUNTRY: Thailand
CONTACT: https://www.instagram.com/mr.beamm_?igsh=MThnY3Z5MGJtNngyYQ==
I'm Beam, a wildlife researcher and outdoor educator from Thailand. My journeys through wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and mountain travel have shaped both my life and my work—from hornbill conservation projects in Thailand to long walks through the Himalayas of Nepal.
I preserve these experiences through drawing, transforming memories into visual stories in colored pencil, pastel, and oil pastel, often made with whatever materials I could carry during each journey. Every picture I draw was first captured through my own eyes—moments of happiness, curiosity, and connection that I wanted to keep.
My subjects include hornbills, Giant Nuthatches, yaks, mountain meadows, and Himalayan sunsets—some wild animals, others individuals I came to know personally, each with their own character and history.
I draw to remember. Each piece is a way of keeping a moment alive long after the journey has ended.

Colors of Nepal

This piece reminds me of my time in Nepal, surrounded by Buddhist communities in the mountains. I felt both familiar and unfamiliar in this place. As a Thai Buddhist, I recognized many traditions, yet the culture and mountain landscapes offered a new perspective that deepened my curiosity about their history.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Looking Back

The best weather of our trip arrived on a day when I felt weak and sick. As we hiked higher, I turned around and saw the mountains glowing with the colors of summer. That unexpected moment became one of my favorite memories of Nepal.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Yak, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak

I hiked to Shepherd Camp hoping to reach the land of the yaks. Up close, these powerful animals seemed surprisingly gentle. Surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak, I spent days looking at the mountains until they felt like old friends.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Chimang Village Meadow

For years I looked up at the meadow above Chimang Village and wondered what it would feel like to stand there. Returning once again, I found that the place felt completely different—and more beautiful than ever. Thank you to this place for letting me return and for teaching me not to give up.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Giant Nuthatch Father

In April 2025, I joined the Giant Nuthatch research team and had the opportunity to observe these rare birds closely. This piece reflects my admiration for the challenges of parenthood in the wild and my hope for the survival of every Giant Nuthatch family.
Colored pencil, April 2025

Due (ดื้อ)

Due earned his name because he loved visiting people's houses and stealing food from their kitchens. He was the first bird I cared for after graduation and the first wildlife conservation project I was responsible for. Through years of working together, we taught each other patience and trust. Today, he lives freely in the forests of Koh Kood, Thailand, with his wife and family.
Colored pencil, December 2024

January Sunrise in Huai Yang

Every morning we woke in our tent to greet the sunrise. Though the sea, sky, and sun remained the same, each morning felt completely unique.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Suay (สวย)

Suay means “beautiful” in Thai, and the name suited her perfectly. Among hornbills, she was known as one of the most charming females, always attracting attention from males. At first, she and her husband were among the birds I feared most, and I was injured by them many times. Over time, our relationship changed. She began to sit close to me, quietly observing. I no longer saw an aggressive hornbill. I simply saw Suay—a beautiful individual with her own personality and story.
Colored pencil, December 2024

Rhododendron Dream

I first learned the name Rhododendron lepidotum in a classroom. Years later, I stood among mountains covered in pink blossoms and finally met the flower in its natural home. It felt like stepping into a dream.
Oil pastel on paper, 2026

Sunset at Hans Pokhari

On my first visit to Nepal, I watched the sun set from Hans Pokhari with Everest behind me. As the sky filled with color, the moment felt peaceful, timeless, and unforgettable.
Soft pastel on paper, August 2024