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Pique My InterestEmon Surakitkoson - Strokes of New TraditionsPMI’s next guest of season 4 is Emon Surakitkoson. Her abstract work is making waves in the art world with monumental pieces that include her unique signature look of brush strokes. This episode dives into Emon’s philosophy of learning how to make the best with what you can find by blending exploration of creativity with minimal supplies and a lot of passion. The episode “Strokes of New Traditions” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. piquemyinterestpodcast.comMore of Emon: emonsurakitkoson.com@emonsurak...2025-04-1550 min
An Immigrant’s LifeIt’s Do Or Don’t, Not Do Or Die: Emon SurakitkosonEmon Surakitkoson, an abstract artist from Baltimore, came on the podcast to share her journey from coming to the US from Thailand to be close to her sister, all the while discovering the US as the land of opportunity. From battling depression while working in a bar to finding solace in art, Emon embodies the 'Immigrant Mentality'— starting small and utilizing whatever materials she could find, using only black and white paint. No excuses, just pure determination. She unveils the transformative power of art in building confidence and narrates her story of resilience. From the challenges she faced to th...2024-02-061h 05
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterEmbracing Authenticity: Emon Surakitkoson's Artistic Journey in Minimalism and Natural BeautyJoin us on 'The Truth in This Art' as we explore the beauty and complexity of art in all its forms, with your guide, Rob Lee. For today’s episode, we have Emon Surakitkoson, a self-taught artist hailing from Thailand and currently based in Washington, DC. Her artistic journey began after emigrating to the United States, where she overcame discouragement and pursued her passion for the arts. Transitioning from various jobs in the food and beverage industry, Emon ventured into painting and mixed media in 2018, leading her to develop a distinctive style of sculptural, black and white paintings that ha...2022-01-1534 min