Translated interview frome Sanook: http://news.sanook.com/1818115/
Yai Amat Confused; Elders are Displeased with Him Using Young Stars as Subjects for His Racy Photos
Yai Amat's Anatomy Exhibition became an overnight sensation. His exhibition received a warm welcome along with positive feedback. With the positives also came the negatives. Some are displeased with the fashion of his photography. They find it inappropriate with too much nudity. The elders are unhappy and displeased.
Recently, Yai Amat had the opportunity to explain the purpose of his exhibition. The focus was to raise awareness of a fit and healthy lifestyle. That's why the photographs had to be much more revealing. He is positive that it isn't too explicit. There hasn't been any complaints from the elders.
How did you come about with the theme for this exhibition?
I wanted to raise awareness for a better and healthier lifestyle so that people can take better care of themselves. Right now, many celebrities are involved with playing sports. For that reason, their bodies are more tone and fit. I wanted to take photos of them to inspire people to become fit as well.
For this type of photography, how was the shooting experience? What was most difficult and easy for you?
The most difficult part was finding time from each celebrity's queue. The easy part was that I do this kind of job everyday. That's why it wasn't very difficult for me.
Which artistic method did you use to choose your subjects?
I chose people who had nice bodies, those who were also involved in sports. It was difficult because there were hundreds to choose from. They all were involved in some kind of athletic sport. Many of them had defined muscles and figures. (
that's a lie, many of them didn't )
This made your exhibition an overnight sensation because it emphasized each star's physical fitness.
One should have focused more on his/herself a long time ago. This kind of matter relates to one's own physical well-being. It's a fitness campaign to raise awareness for exercise so that people can start taking part in sports and their physical health.
However, everyone is looking at it from a sexy perspective.
If it reveals skin or muscles, a sexy vibe will definitely be given off. I only showcased enough to captivate people's interest. I wasn't trying to provoke anything else.
Did you see people's feedback for your exhibition yet?
I saw and am very happy. Everyone was supportive. I'm glad that all my followers are happy krap. All the exhaustion from my hardwork disappeared since I finished this project. I already knew that the finished product will be beautiful.
Are you upset that some people condemn your work, saying that it shows too much skin?
I've never been upset because the kind of work I do has never been anything beyond appropriateness. All the pictures are okay. I look at it from a physical health and fitness point of view and artistic angle.
When you contacted your subjects, was there anyone who wasn't confident in their appearance?
Before I contacted them, I told them that it will focus on their muscles and body proportion. They all knew what they were getting into. Some just asked for more time to prepare. As for those who were prepared, they just came to do the photoshoot right away.
There's news that some elders are displeased with you using young stars to do racy photos.
Is there? I never heard that. Everyone is happy. There's no problem.
