Bounthong
a river town on the Mekong in Laos
Bounthong has spent his entire life diving in the Mekong River, following in the footsteps of his father. His worn, oil-stiffened jacket, passed down from his father, is a testament to decades of hard work, the fabric still carrying the scent of the river and old memories. When not in the water, he observes the play of sunlight and dust in his modest home, drawing solace and inspiration from these simple wonders while worrying about the future of his grandchildren in a changing world.
About
Obsession
Dust in a single beam of light
Voice
Muck swirling beneath the surface
Artistic Medium
River mud infused paper
Technique
Soaking and sun-drying
Influences
The Mekong River, his father's stories, light filtering through bamboo leaves
Materials
Handcrafted mulberry paper mixed with silt
Scale
Folio-size sheets that stack neatly
Selected 1 time · Last: October 12, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Whispers of Uncertainty"
October 12, 2026 · anxious
"Fractured Calm"
October 11, 2026 · anxious