Download or read book Patana Canvases: Unveiling the Artistic Practices of Our Community written by Purnima Ruanglertbutr and published by Bangkok Patana School. This book was released on 2024-03-31 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Patana Canvases: Unveiling the Artistic Practices of Our Community’ celebrates creativity and education, documenting the first Teachers as Practitioners Project (TAPs) exhibition at Bangkok Patana School, Thailand. This full-colour catalogue showcases the artistic journeys of thirty-one staff members who participated in the TAPs professional learning programme and highlights how artistic practice enriches both personal and professional growth. This book is part of a wider research project led by Purnima Ruanglertbutr, TAPs project Researcher and Curator. It features reflective statements from the artists, exploring the concepts behind their work and the impact of the TAPs programme, alongside Ruanglertbutr’s research report, ‘The Power of Creative Practice in Education’. This report synthesises survey and artists’ reflection findings to reveal the transformative effects of art-making on the well-being, teaching and working practices, and school culture of educators and professionals in education. The Teachers as Arts Practitioners (TAPs) exhibition reveals how fostering creative practice enhances pedagogy, strengthens community connections, reinvigorates passion-led teaching and work, nurtures artistic confidence, encourages cross-disciplinary connections, and fosters a vibrant community of creative practitioners. Through reflections, case studies, and research insights, this exhibition examines the ‘artist-teacher’ phenomenon and the role of creativity in education, inviting educators, school leaders, artists, and arts advocates to explore the potential of creative practice in shaping individuals, international schools and communities while inspiring a dynamic learning environment. Highlighting the transformative power of creativity, this research exhibition catalogue is a must-read for anyone passionate about the arts in education. Participating artists include: Amanda Fielding Areeluck (Nina) Songsirikul Arunee Sribhibhadh Christopher Ferne Cindy Adair Coke Smith Duangporn Turongratanachai Grace Chen Ian McDonald Pimpakarn (Jam) Abhinoraseth Kate McClenaghan Kullakan Iamthadanai (Khru Pu) Leafy Yan Marie-Claire Redman Mark Lanzuela Martin Gadgil Noppanat (Warm) Poyu Purnima Ghogar Ruanglertbutr Rattanachai Phangsa Richard Kirtland Romeu Rita Afonso De Barros Rosie Brown Rosemary Marshall Ross Corker Sathita (Waree) Kitcharoenthumrong Sharon Marie Godfrey Sneha Rebecca Mathew Susan Jane Perks Tasneem Poonevala Tidarat (GungGaew) Tonasut Weerapol Moundej