
Dr. Red, also known as กฤษฎางค์ อินทะสอน, is a contemporary Thai artist celebrated for blending traditional Lanna art with playful cartoon aesthetics. His artistic journey began in childhood, shaped by animated characters on television and the deeply spiritual culture of his hometown in Northern Thailand. Raised in a family where ghost stories and ancestral beliefs were part of daily life, Dr. Red developed a profound connection to local spirituality—one that continues to echo through his surreal, emotionally-charged works. Art became his language, a way to express joy, memory, and longing when words fell short.
Driven by both passion and purpose, Dr. Red pursued a PhD in the arts—not only to meet familial expectations but also to dive deeper into the roots of his creativity. Through academic exploration, he uncovered the layered histories of Thai art, which gave new context to his work. Today, his pieces challenge the boundaries between past and present, tradition and rebellion. They often reflect LGBTQ identities and pop culture influences, offering fresh narratives that both honor and subvert cultural norms. His unique style—part spiritual diary, part technicolor dream—has sparked conversations about what it means to be a modern Thai artist.
Despite the challenges of navigating the art world in Thailand, where marketability can often overshadow authenticity, Dr. Red remains unapologetically true to his voice. His work confronts societal expectations with humor, honesty, and heart, creating space for both personal reflection and cultural dialogue. As he looks ahead, Dr. Red envisions a continued evolution—one where ghosts, gods, cartoons, and queer love coexist on canvas, speaking boldly to the spirit of a changing world.