Sakura Crowns Winners of 6th PIGMA Art Contest
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Sakura Products (Thailand) Ltd. announced the results and presented awards for the sixth "PIGMA I AM ORIGINAL" drawing competition under the theme "What If... If This World Had No Limits." The event showcased winning works from the Manga and Illustration categories, where participants expressed their imagination through lines and stories in their own styles. The awards ceremony was recently held at the Anchapanaya Building on Ratchaphruek Road in Bangkok.
The competition accepted entries created with Pigma pens, divided into three levels: secondary school or equivalent, university or equivalent, and general public aged 25 and over, allowing drawing enthusiasts of each age group to showcase their skills and perspectives through art. The Manga category focused on original storytelling by the contestants, while the Illustration category provided a space to communicate concepts and emotions through illustrations.
During the project, five consecutive "ORIGINAL WORKSHOP" sessions were held, giving drawing enthusiasts the opportunity to learn techniques and concepts from artists including SA-ARD, PENG CHANON, THE DUANG, PUCK, MAMABLUE, and TOOM. The workshops covered storytelling through lines, character design, and translating imagination into art to spark ideas and further creative development in each participant's own style.
Apicha Panya-achon, Managing Director of Sakura Products (Thailand) Ltd., stated that in an era where digital technology and artificial intelligence play an increasing role in creative work, the PIGMA I AM ORIGINAL project emphasizes the value of hand-drawn art that reflects the thoughts, imagination, and unique skills of the artist through every line. The project reinforces the concept of "originality" that begins with one's own perspective and the act of creating by hand.
The project received a total of 1,118 entries. The judging panel comprised artists Chanonth Yodwong, Wirachai Duangpla, Traipak Suphawat, Kanthat Tochalar, and Songphon Sangsuan.
The six grand prizes consisted of: Manga category, secondary school level: Thanawat Erkhring for "Monarch." Manga category, university level: Chawin Buriwannapaisan for "The First Line." Manga category, general public: Phanukrit Suwanchim for "REM." Illustration category, secondary school level: Manatsanan Ruengcharoenphol for "We." Illustration category, university level: Chakraphat Ananthanakosol for "Corner of Solace." Illustration category, general public: Nattawat Apichatitraikun for "Who am I?"
Each grand prize winner received 40,000 baht in cash plus Sakura stationery products worth 5,000 baht. Additionally, one Popular Vote award per category went to Athit Awakul for Manga and Thanyasamon Prasertarungrueang for Illustration, each receiving 5,000 baht and Sakura stationery worth 5,000 baht.
The sixth PIGMA I AM ORIGINAL drawing competition presented diverse creative possibilities from the tip of a pen, ranging from stories in imaginary worlds to images that invite viewers to see their surroundings from a new angle, while passing on inspiration for art lovers to find their own lines and creative paths.
