Hem Vejakorn
| Hem Vejakorn | |
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January 17, 1904 Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | April 16, 1969 (aged 65) Thon Buri, Bangkok |
| Known for | Illustration, painting |
Hem Vejakorn (Thai: เหม เวชกร; rtgs: Hem Wetchakon; January 17, 1904, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok – April 16, 1969, Thon Buri, Bangkok) was a Thai artist and writer. He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10-satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenced subsequent generations of Thai artists and illustrators. It is estimated that he produced more than 50,000 pieces of art, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, posters and oil paintings. He portrayed rural life, Thai history and figures from Thai classical literature. His works have been reproduced on Thai postage stamps and featured in art galleries.
Hem was born in Bangkok. He lived with a stepfamily of half-sisters and half-brothers. At age 11, he took up residence with his uncle, MR Daeng Tinnakorn, an architect in charge of supervising the Italian artists and architects employed in the building of Ananda Samakom Throne Hall. Hem was then acquainted with artist Carlo Rigoli, architect Mario Tamagno and engineer Emilio Giovanni Gollo. Hem found himself drawn to the work in the Throne Hall, and Rigoli, who was the interior designer, allowed him to carry the paint.
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