Jakkaphat Bunmachertchai

About

Jakkaphat Bunmachertchai is a Thai photographer based in London. Jakkaphat specialises in black and white landscape photography and is interested in the quality of media as well as complex techniques such as zone system. He works on both sides of the traditional photography process, from large format cameras, alternative processes, platinum print and silver gelatin print to digital photography. As a hybrid photographer, he combines the best qualities from both the old and new generations of photography. His work explores the relationship between time and photography, reflecting on the philosophy of life and telling stories from his life experiences about time through photography. Jakkaphat graduated with a BA in Fine Art: Photography from UAL: Camberwell College of Arts and pursued his passion with MA in Photography at the Royal College of Art.

To Remind Of Death

People often deeply reflect on life when faced with death. This profound clarity often arrives too late, yet it reveals essential truths about existence. In the project “To Remind of Death”,  Jakkaphat communicates these truths through a series of black and white images, inspired by his time as a monk in Thailand, where he feared the unknown aspects of death and the afterlife. In Thai Buddhism, death is seen as part of the life cycle, emphasizing the journey through one’s lifetime, giving life its true meaning and value. This perspective eases fear, fostering acceptance.

Jakkaphat learned that death is not an end but a part of life’s journey, an insight he now conveys through his art. Using his photography expertise, he aims to express the Buddhist perspective on life and death, transcending religious boundaries to reach a broader audience. His work serves as a reminder that death, though often feared, is a fundamental aspect of life that imparts significance and encourages mindful living. Through his lens, Jakkaphat offers a contemplative space for viewers to reflect on their own existence and the transient nature of life.