Working Class Portraits: Chiang Mai, Thailand
2020 - 2021
The Working Class Portraits: Chiang Mai, Thailand exhibition is a series of 56 black-and-white documentary portrait photographs. The images are a study of the working class people in Thailand who are often seen but rarely described. The photographs were taken in and around the city of Chiang Mai in districts such as San Sai, Saraphi, San Pa Tong, Hang Dong, Mae Rim and Mae Taeng. Images of various local occupations such as construction workers, farmers and blue-collar workers are documented in their working environments. The series archives and promotes the importance of these dedicated workers. This collection of photographs is Will’s final CMU thesis exhibition and these images will accompany his written thesis on the working class in Thailand. The photographs will be shown at Chiang Mai House of Photography museum from January 8th - 28th, 2021. Opening reception is at 6pm on January 8th.
