“I-Jud” is a sculpture of a mixed-breed puppy from Ratchaburi – the representation of the keen intelligence of Thai street dogs. I-Jud is not only loyal and spirited but also loves his home, his community, and art, as he grows up with craftsmen in a ceramic factory. His duty is to convey love, loyalty, encouragement, and positive energy to everyone who sees him. Today, I-Jud has made on another journey from Ratchaburi to the city, bringing along over 100 of his fellow dogs to ICONCRAFT at ICONSIAM to support the creative works and craftsmanship of Thai artisans from across the country “without end.” I-Jud was originally a life-size ceramic sculpture of a puppy and featured as part of the collection “Coming Closer” by Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch, the Silpathorn Award Winner 2010 for the Design Category and the heir to Tao Hong Tai, a famed long-established ceramics factory in Ratchaburi. Representing a facet of Thailand’s street culture, I-Jud made its debut in exhibitions held in Bangkok and Berlin in 2007 and was subsequently featured in the Trace of Siamese Smile exhibition at the inauguration of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in 2008, where it cemented its place in Thailand’s contemporary art landscape and gained wider recognition in Thai society as a symbol of curiosity and the Thai smile. Since its debut exhibition in front of BACC, I-Jud has also been put on display in its hometown of Ratchaburi, showing that art belongs not just to urban dwellers in the capital city but to everyone regardless of their way of life. Thanks to its simple design, I-Jud has been a bridge that connects people to contemporary arts and guides them towards the history and memory of local communities housed within various museums, while its endearing quality has attracted a large audience, both domestically and internationally. This exhibition is a collaboration with ICONCRAFT, the largest platform of inspiration and opportunities for Thai artisans. By showcasing Thai local wisdom through art, design, and handicrafts from a new perspective, ICONCRAFT serves as a gateway to modern trade for over 800 artists, designers, craftsmen, and independent business operators from across Thailand, thus fostering a retail ecosystem that brings success to all involved. As the Icon of Eternal Prosperity, ICONSIAM is a sustainable economic ecosystem that benefits every sector of society in the most sustainable way and the ultimate business model that has achieved remarkable success in all dimensions Venue: ICONCRAFT, 5 Fl. ICONSIAM