“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”


– Ralph Waldo Emerson

For Chatchai Phojjanaporn, travel is more than reaching a destination — it is a process of self-discovery. He has long viewed each journey as a chance to step beyond his comfort zone, encounter the unfamiliar, and reflect on the meaning of life.

While Chatchai began by documenting his travels through photography, he soon felt that images alone could not capture the full emotional depth of his experiences. This realisation led him to painting as a more expressive medium — one that could convey not only what he saw, but what he felt along the way.

This series of white ink drawings on black canvas represents “landscapes of the mind”: semi-abstract impressions of places, memories, and fleeting moments experienced during years of travel. Each piece combines detailed linework with expressive strokes, evoking both the physical and emotional movement of a journey.

Chatchai Phojjanaporn’s first solo exhibition, ‘Trajectory of Traces,’ is open to the public free of charge

🗓 28 April to 25 May 2025

📍at MATDOT Art Center, Lan Luang Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok.

The exhibition opening will take place on Monday, 28 April, at 18:00.