Buddhism inspires Parinya Nanjai to paint compositions that exude a welcoming sense of serenity. Proud to preserve the artistic style of northern Thailand, Nanjai paints of a lush silvery pipal (fig) tree reaching toward the golden moon underscored by a dark red background. Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating beneath such a tree, which came to be known as a bodhi, or enlightened tree. The Thai artist paints with acrylics on wood and frames his work with raintree wood. This is adorned with a double frame crafted of bamboo and rattan for a traditional Lanna accent.
