Hem Vejakorn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Hem Vejakorn

Thai artist-writer

Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1904

Place of Birth: Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand

Date of Death: 16-Apr-1969

Profession: comics artist, painter

Nationality: Thailand

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Hem Vejakorn

  • Hem Vejakorn (Thai: ??? ?????; RTGS: Hem Wetchakon; January 17, 1904, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok – April 16, 1969, Thon Buri, Bangkok) was a Thai artist and writer.
  • He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10-satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenced subsequent generations of Thai artists and illustrators, and also his ghost stories.
  • It is estimated that he produced more than 50,000 pieces of art, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, posters and oil paintings.
  • He portrayed rural life, Thai history and figures from Thai classical literature.
  • His works have been reproduced on Thai postage stamps and featured in art galleries.

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