Creating Meaningful Value for People and the Planet Through Art at “Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition” in the Heart of Kyoto
SC is supporting Thai artistic talent on the international stage through “Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition” by renowned Thai artist Thanachai Ujjin, widely known as POD of Modern Dog, at Zakke-in Temple in central Kyoto, Japan, from 7–19 November 2026. The initiative reflects SC’s commitment to creating meaningful value for people and the planet beyond business growth, reinforcing its ambition to become a brand that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The exhibition features more than 100 portrait paintings, inviting visitors to experience contemporary art up close and reconnect with the pleasures of analogue experiences.
Chomchada Kuladilok, Deputy Managing Director of Brand Strategy and Corporate Reputation at SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited (SC), said that SC is the principal sponsor of “Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition” by Thanachai Ujjin, also known as POD of Modern Dog, at Zakke-in Temple in Kyoto, Japan, from 7–19 November 2026. The exhibition provides an opportunity for a Thai artist’s work to reach international audiences and engage with the global art community.
“SC’s primary purpose today is to create value for people and the planet. We believe that sustainable business growth must go hand in hand with creating meaningful value for people and society. For SC, caring for people goes beyond building homes and creating better living environments. It also means understanding what they love, what interests them and what matters in their lives.
“That is why we continue to support activities in art, music and culture, as they are all integral to people’s lifestyles, identities and happiness,” said Chomchada.
Art, Zen and the Beauty of Analogue Experiences
“Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition” takes place during Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK 2026), one of Japan’s leading art fairs. With SC as its principal sponsor and support from the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka, the exhibition presents more than 100 portrait paintings. Each work depicts an individual whom the artist admires or feels a personal connection with, interpreted through his distinctive artistic perspective.
A defining feature of the exhibition is its presentation of contemporary art within a historic Zen temple. Set against Kyoto’s tranquil atmosphere and traditional architecture, the setting reflects the artist’s longstanding interest in Zen philosophy and Japanese culture. Visitors are invited to put aside their screens, embrace an analogue experience and spend time engaging closely with each artwork, allowing space to reconnect with their own thoughts and emotions.
This experience also resonates with SC’s direction as a brand that seeks to create meaningful connections with people and recognises the importance of meaningful moments in everyday life.
POD Thanachai: Art as a Journey of Self-Discovery
Thanachai Ujjin, the artist behind “Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition”, said that although music has long been his primary profession and the field for which he is best known, painting offers another space in which he can rediscover himself, find peace of mind and engage in an inner dialogue through art.
Each portrait is inspired by his admiration for, and personal connection with, the individual depicted. At the same time, the works reflect the artist’s own thoughts, memories and different facets of his identity. Presenting these paintings in an exhibition is therefore an opportunity for visitors to experience and interpret the stories behind them through their own perspectives.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit my work in Kyoto, particularly in a Zen temple, a peaceful setting that resonates with my personal interests. I hope visitors will take their time with each painting, observe the details and discover the feelings that emerge within themselves.
“For me, art does not have just one answer. Each person can see something different and discover their own meaning in the same artwork,” said Thanachai.
Exhibition Details
“Inner Portrait: POD Solo Exhibition” is open to the public from 7–19 November 2026, 9.00 am–4.00 pm, at Zakke-in Temple, a sub-temple within the Myoshin-ji Temple complex in Kyoto, Japan.
The exhibition is expected to welcome approximately 3,000 visitors, including art collectors, art enthusiasts and the artist’s fans.
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