The Moonlight Exhibition by Chanathip Chuenbumroong​ is a wood carving exhibition created by Chanathip Chuenbumroong, an artist with more than 14 years experience in wood carving and has been teaching his craft to others for the last 7 years.

Chanathip first discovered his passion in carving wooden toys which were inspired by his fascination with Japanese characters. Working on several works that reflected his inner sentiments led him to later develop the characters Fat Fox and a girl named Moon. His unique characters are reflections of his inner emotions including his daily thoughts and moods. As a result, the majority of the pieces convey stories of love, happiness, nostalgia, loneliness, and hope.

The Moonlight Exhibition by Chanathip Chuenbumroong presents the story of Fat Fox, a hopeless romantic enchanted by the constant glow of Moon, yet he is never able to grasp or possess her light. Fat Fox’s obsession for Moon’s mesmerizing glow causes him to constantly gaze longingly upon his unrequited love from the shadows. Just as we are unable to capture the moonlight in our hands, these tales serve as a reminder that there are facets of existence and living that transcend beyond the visible and material.

In this exhibition, Chanathip proudly presents over 70 masterpieces for all art enthusiasts to behold. Additionally, there are more than 80 paintings within the event, including a unique Gashapon vending machine for art aficionados to acquire special character models. Exclusively on 1 Oct ’23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., join us at the Wood Carving Workshop by Chanathip Chuenbumroong, a workshop for those interested in carving wood into simple shapes. No experience is needed to participate in the activity. (Workshop participation fee: 3,500 THB per person)

Have you ever been secretly in love with anyone? If you have, or you are hopelessly crushing on someone right now, come feel what it’s like to be Fat Fox, who has always secretly admired Moon’s radiance but is incapable of ever reaching her at the Moonlight Exhibition by Chanathip Chuenbumroong from 21 Sep ’23 – 22 Oct ’23 at Central Space, Level 3, CENTRAL: THE ORIGINAL STORE Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.