PTT Group: PTT presents prizes to the 37th PTT Art Contest on the topic of “One Breath” to promote new generations of artists. create colorful encouragement for Thai people to overcome the crisis

Mr. Auttapol Rerkpiboon, President and Chief Executive Officer, PTT Public Company Limited (PTT), presided over the award ceremony for the winners of the PTT Art Contest. The 37th time of 2022, on the topic of “The Same Breath”, a total of 24 awards, divided into 4 award-winning works of excellence and 20 outstanding awards. All award-winning works will be displayed at the home art gallery. Chao Phraya, Bangkok from 1 November 2022 to 31 January 2023

Mr. Atthaphon revealed that PTT together with Silpakorn University Organize an art contest to provide a platform for young people and new artists including groups of art lovers have created works Prove your skills and abilities through all kinds of works of art. including painting, sculpture, printmaking and visual arts since 1986Each year, PTT determines a topic for the contest that reflects the overall picture of society, community and environment. Including the important context that occurred at that time until it became the highlight of the PTT Art Contest Project, the topic of which this year’s contest was “One Breath” gives Thai artists the opportunity to express their thoughts and imagination. Make people aware of living together because the word “same breath” does not only refer to domestic matters. but also global matters Especially when people face crises and have to learn to adapt. moving on to the future for a new life under the same breath

“The PTT Art Contest Project is one example of promoting contemporary art in Thailand. which has been running continuously for 37 years. This year, there are a total of 911 artists submitting their works, with 968 pieces of works participating in the contest , which is considered to be well received by artists of all generations. It shows that although our world is changing and growing rapidly, PTT still believes that Art is important to drive progress. applying art and creativity should help Thailand keep up with the times Create a colorful environment It gives energy to people in the country,” Mr. Atthapol said.