Diorama of Thailand’s Floating Market

This artwork is inspired by Thailand’s Amphawa floating market. It is one of the most iconic tourist attractions to visit in Thailand. It encouraged me to create this artwork because it transcends the hard work and the traditional way of trading among Thai people. The main structure of this floating market and the boats are made of pressed foam. I used recycled cardboard that I have ripped off for the top layer of the roofs which reflect Thailand’s flag. The bridges are made out of popsicle sticks. For the miniature figures like the goods and fruits, I used clay. I used two plastic boxes to shape the river. To give a special effect, I painted the river bed with brown color. For the temples behind the market, I used pressed foam. I added the temple because I wanted to show some Thai culture to the artwork. Lastly, I used chopsticks and LED for the light posts to illuminate the whole diorama. I hope this artwork inspires people around the world to visit and discover the amazing culture of the land of smiles, Thailand.