Showing posts with label First Thai maps and deeper blues.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Thai maps and deeper blues.. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2008

Adding Thai names to the map


I went to the Level Up Lounge, where the show will be held, to see how much wall space there was. Well...there's a LOT so I have the unique task and opportunity to use many paintings while still trying to stay withing a basic theme.

While there I spoke with the owner, Suleka, and told her about this painting. I asked her and her staff to write down the names of Thailand, Bangkok, and Koh Samui. There was a time when I thought that would be a simple task. I learned a lot on that night! I originally thought of using the ancient name of "Siam", but I learned that when they switched the capital to Bangkok they began using the current name of Thailand. Well, I wanted Bangkok on the map so I thought it would be best not to mix eras. They wrote it out very clearly but I'll have to see if my writing is accurate. Fingers crossed!!!