A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

art prize 2011 grand rapids at night artprize

Sunti Pichetchaiyakul

Artist bio

Sunti Pichetchaiyakul, specializing in bronze portraiture and fiberglass resin sculptures, is renowned throughout Asia for revolutionizing the definition of realistic sculpture. Born in Thailand, where being called an artist is considered an honor, and where young talent goes unacknowledged, Sunti worked laboriously as a Fine Art graduate for a chance to be recognized in Thailand's art community. Yet, his world's fastest quick sculpting skills (having been filmed by television stations from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan), as well as his super-realistic fiberglass resin sculptures, allowed Sunti to capture the hearts of his people and become regarded as a master of duplicating faces.

In 2008, Sunti left his distinction behind and relocated to Bigfork, Montana with hopes of success as a sculptor in the Western World. Sunti is quickly developing a reputation for his bronze 'Legends of the Americas' collection with realism that makes the medium look like skin. Visit www.suntiworldart.com.

About the work

Title: President Gerald Ford Visits ArtPrize

Art form: 3-D

Medium: Fiberglass Resin & Bronze

Year created: 2011

Description of work: After finishing in the Top 25 in 2010 with his super-realistic fiberglass resin "Grandfather Monk Luan," Sunti returns to ArtPrize this year with an exhibit that commemorates an American legend, beloved by the people of Grand Rapids - President Gerald R. Ford. Demonstrating his forte in the mediums of fiberglass resin and bronze, Sunti captures the personality and physical likeness of the 38th President of the United States, working from dozens of black and white photographs by David Hume Kennerly.

While Mrs. Betty Ford gave Sunti permission to create this entry, she was unable to see the finished work. As a tribute to the "Fighting First Lady" and "1974 Woman of the Year," Sunti will be sculpting Mrs. Betty Ford in clay each day during the show.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.

A collection of photos from Sony Alpha Camera Camp in Bigfolk, Montana! This event was host on Flathead Lake with some unreal scenery. Shot on new Sony a6600 with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.