Mr. Jeremy R. Osterstock (3rd left), chairman and managing director of Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited, presented a 200,000-baht check to Asst. Prof. Dr. Wanchai Sutananta (4th left), president of Silpakorn University, to support the 64th National Exhibition of Arts. The check presentation was held at the opening ceremony of the exhibition at the National Gallery in Bangkok.
Esso recognizes the importance of promoting arts and cultural heritage. For 36 consecutive years, Esso has supported the National Exhibition of Arts to provide a national stage for Thai artists to showcase their skills and artistic talents as well as to boost art appreciation among the public. The competition and exhibition have divided artworks into four categories which are painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. The prize-winning works from this event will be on display at the National Gallery in Bangkok for a month and at other universities nationwide.
Photo: Pictured at the check presentation ceremony, which took place at the National Gallery in Bangkok are (from left to right):
Ms. Jidapa Loryuenyong, community relations advisor, Esso;
Dr.Taweesak Bunluesin, director and manager of Public & Government Affairs;
Mr. Jeremy R. Osterstock, chairman and managing director of Esso;
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wanchai Sutananta, president of Silpakorn University;
Dr. Pamaraporn Sirikulchayanont, director of Art Centre, Silpakorn University and Mr.Pradit Tangprasartwong, the Artist of Distinction in Painting.