Kolanya Chao-un

Technique : Blown Glass (Murrini) and Hot Sculpted glass

Dew Kolanya Chao-un was born in 1996 in Phetchabun Province, Thailand. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi.

After graduation, she initially pursued a career in graphic design and visual arts. However, her passion for glass art emerged when she started participating in workshops and activities at BGC Glass Studio. Her glassworks are recognized for their vibrant colors and feminine themes.

Kolanya currently works as a glassblower at BGC Glass Studio, Thailand’s first dedicated glass art learning center, supported by BG Container Glass Public Company Limited.

EDUCATION

2024 :

  • BGC Glass Studio, Thailand / Jeremy Popelka

2023 :

  • BGC Glass Studio, Thailand / Peter Bowles

2023 :

  • BGC Glass Studio, Thailand / Yumiko Noda

2020 :

  • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

WORKING EXPERIENCE

2024 :

  • Glass Artist at BGC Glass Studio, BG Container Glass Public Company Limited.

2020 - 2022 :

  • Graphic Designer and Visual Artist for Project U2T at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi.

2019 :

  • Internship at the Art Academy, “Romeo Art.”

EXHIBITION

2023 :

  • “Time Passage” at Awakening Bangkok 2023 Festival of Lights, Bangkok, Thailand.

2024 :

  • Exhibition “COLOR DIARY” at La Lanta Fine Art, Bangkok, Thailand.