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We recently had a chance to sit down with Pug and her father Pramote, the owners of Art Resources. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and signature Thai Art Deco aesthetic, Art Resources’ furniture is crafted in a variety of materials from parchment to cast bronze. Let’s take a dive into Pug and her Father’s journey as they evolve into the second generation of this beloved family business!
Pramote: After graduating from law school, I quickly realized that the legal field wasn’t for me. So, I decided to step away and join my family’s business.
It was during a trip to France that I discovered my passion for Art Deco design. The aesthetic captivated me, especially the works of Max Le Verrier and Giacometti. When I returned to Thailand, I began creating Art Deco-inspired picture frames and bronzeware, which we exported and sold to hotels across the country.
Pug: My father’s love for antiques and Art Deco design has always been personal. His dedication to the craft is inspiring—he was so committed that he even worked on his wedding day!
That morning, he was busy installing picture frames at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, which also happened to be the venue for his wedding later that evening.
Pramote: [Laughs] Yes, I remember rushing upstairs to finish the installation, then coming right back down just in time for the ceremony.
Pramote: I had been wanting to work with parchment for a long time, but it was challenging to find a reliable source for the material. Once I finally found one, I decided to invest in this project. The parchment we used to have was mostly in neutral tones like cream or beige, so we wanted to make it more vibrant by adding different colors. I asked our long-time technicians, who have been with us for over 20 to 30 years, to collaborate on this new direction for our company. We experimented, tested, and learned together and it took us quite a long time until we got it right.
Pug: I was working as a photographer in London until five years ago, when I decided to return to Bangkok to help my father, just before the Covid pandemic hit. This move gave me the opportunity to create things I’m passionate about. Although I don’t have a design background, I love creating items for my home, so I started by developing my own color palette.
At the time I returned, Covid was impacting many of our normal hotel and hospitality projects. Since these larger initiatives were put on hold, I instead shifted our focus to bespoke products, mainly custom-made items for residential clients. Each customer had unique preferences for colors and dimensions, so we began doing a lot more tailored work than we had done in the past.
Pug: It’s been both challenging and fun. There’s definitely a generation gap between us; I want it to be more modern and bring a contemporary feel, but we aim to always keep it rooted in our original materials and techniques.
Pug: My inspiration comes mainly from photography, especially the color combinations I see, as well as from cartoons and art books. I get a lot of inspiration from photographers like Guy Bourdin and painters like Mark Rothko, as well as classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry.
Pug: I was working as a photographer in London until five years ago, when I decided to return to Bangkok to help my father, just before the Covid pandemic hit. This move gave me the opportunity to create things I’m passionate about. Although I don’t have a design background, I love creating items for my home, so I started by developing my own color palette.
At the time I returned, Covid was impacting many of our normal hotel and hospitality projects. Since these larger initiatives were put on hold, I instead shifted our focus to bespoke products, mainly custom-made items for residential clients. Each customer had unique preferences for colors and dimensions, so we began doing a lot more tailored work than we had done in the past.
Pug: My inspiration comes mainly from photography, especially the color combinations I see, as well as from cartoons and art books. I get a lot of inspiration from photographers like Guy Bourdin and painters like Mark Rothko, as well as classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry.
Pug: It’s been both challenging and fun. There’s definitely a generation gap between us; I want it to be more modern and bring a contemporary feel, but we aim to always keep it rooted in our original materials and techniques.
is something we also embrace at Pern Baan
and it’s why we were so attracted to Art Resources’ work in the first place. We are honored to distribute their designs within the US. The 40 Side Table, which we debuted at ICFF, was featured in the September issue of Interior Design Magazine. (Right)
We also just finished up this custom triangular shaped parchment console table for an exciting interior project in Brooklyn!
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