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<description><![CDATA[<p>The inaugural exhibition that lit up the brand-new POLY MGM MUSEUM in MGM MACAU told the story of the ‘Maritime Silk Road’ through 228 artifacts and artworks in 184 sets.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;">THE INAUGURAL EXHIBITION THAT LIT UP THE BRAND-NEW POLY MGM MUSEUM IN MGM MACAU TOLD THE STORY OF THE ‘MARITIME SILK ROAD’ THROUGH 228 ARTIFACTS AND ARTWORKS IN 184 SETS</span><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;"><span id="more-101713"></span></span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: NATHATAI TANGCHADAKORN<br />
PHOTO COURTESY OF POLY MGM MUSEUM <span style="font-size: 8pt;">EXCEPT AS NOTED</span><br />
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="http://art4d.com/2024/12/maritime-silk-road">here)</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">‘Maritime Silk Road’ is the inaugural exhibition lighting up the brand-new POLY MGM MUSEUM in Macau, which opened its doors to the public on November 2 under the collaboration of Poly Culture and MGM. The show is a massive undertaking, brought to life through partnerships with nearly 20 national museums and premier cultural institutions from across China. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Together, they’ve contributed 228 artifacts and artworks in 184 sets to help continue the storied narrative of the ancient Silk Road, the legendary network that once bridged countless nations across continents.</span></span></p>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101685 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_前廳志滄海．共望月Lobby-Sea-and-Moon_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101686 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_序廳海絲側面-2-Preface-Hall-Silken-Currents-Side-View-2_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Many are familiar with the Silk Road as an overland trade route connecting the Western and Eastern worlds, peaking in prosperity thanks to famous Chinese exports such as silk. Although, as the exhibition deftly reminds us, the Silk Road included maritime routes too—routes where ships laden with goods sailed through numerous port cities. Dubbed the Maritime Silk Road, this aquatic artery wound through the Malay Peninsula, the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in cultural diversity and differing significantly from its landlocked counterpart, this maritime path placed a spotlight on multicultural exchange. The focus on cultural interplay feels especially apt within the walls of the newly opened POLY MGM MUSEUM, nestled in Macau’s historically multicultural port setting.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101687 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面2-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-2_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The exhibition’s narrative unfolds across four distinct chapters. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first chapter, ‘Monsoon,’ invites visitors to delve into the ancient connections between humans and the ocean. This foundational segment examines how seafaring began not just as a practical endeavor but as one deeply rooted in belief and reverence for sacred entities. Across various regions, maritime myths abound, each featuring its own version of a ‘god of navigation’ or ‘god of the sea.’ Over time, these mythic beginnings gave way to more systematic navigation, propelled by the development of knowledge and technology. Moving into the second chapter, ‘Cultural Origin,’ the exhibition shifts its focus to the historical tapestry of the Maritime Silk Road. This section brings together an array of ancient artifacts salvaged from beneath the waves, illustrating the vibrant exchange of goods, ideas, and culture that took place among different civilizations. Among the standout pieces are Chinese porcelain vessels dating from the Han through the Song Dynasties—significantly different from the blue-and-white porcelain that most of us might imagine. These artifacts highlight how cultural elements and goods were traded along these routes. Adding an interesting modern twist, the glass display cases are interactive; visitors can rotate 3D models of the artifacts. </span></span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101688 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳船模型1-Exhibition-Hall-Ship-Model-1_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The third chapter, aptly titled ‘Integration,’ carries us forward into the present, exploring how centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange have shaped our modern world. This chapter dissects the far-reaching consequences of these historical interactions, from the seamless fusion of certain Eastern and Western cultural components to the complex economic relationships that have developed between global cities. ‘Integration’ is further divided into four subtopics—trade commodities, pioneering envoys, cultural heritage, and the immigration boom. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">What sets this exhibition apart is its commitment not only to showcasing the past but also to drawing connections to the future. The final chapter, ‘Connections,’ employs a range of contemporary media—photography, paintings, and installations. Visitors can experience ancient artifacts presented through cutting-edge technology, transforming historical objects into immersive encounters. Additionally, modern artworks created using adapted traditional techniques are featured. This concluding chapter leaves visitors with a sense of anticipation for what lies ahead, celebrating both human innovation and ability.</span></p>
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<div id="attachment_101706" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-101706" class="wp-image-101706 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-scaled.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="2560" height="1244" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-300x146.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-1536x747.jpg 1536w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-2048x996.jpg 2048w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-1000x486.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_174922-600x292.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-101706" class="wp-caption-text">Photo: Nathatai Tangchadakorn</p></div>
<div id="attachment_101707" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-101707" class="wp-image-101707 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-scaled.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="2560" height="1244" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-300x146.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-1536x747.jpg 1536w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-2048x996.jpg 2048w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-1000x486.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241031_175138-600x292.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-101707" class="wp-caption-text">Photo: Nathatai Tangchadakorn</p></div>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Although the exhibition is clearly divided into four chronologically themed chapters, there is no requirement for visitors to follow a strict sequence or move through separate rooms. The POLY MGM MUSEUM’s layout encourages free exploration of each section. The space is thoughtfully partitioned, allowing viewers to catch glimpses of exhibits from various angles and areas. For those interested in following the narrative of each chapter in sequence, it is straightforward to proceed along the guided path. Alternatively, a more leisurely approach can be taken by wandering left and right, drawn to whichever display happens to captivate attention.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101708 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳唐三彩Exhibition-Hall-Tang-Tricolor_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The ‘Maritime Silk Road’ exhibition explores a web of interconnected themes: bridging Eastern and Western perspectives, blending tangible art objects with intangible cultural beliefs, contrasting ancient artifacts with contemporary technology, and juxtaposing historical insights alongside forward-looking speculation. Remarkably, all these elements flow together naturally within the confines of the POLY MGM MUSEUM. The building itself becomes part of the experience, incorporating traditional Chinese architectural elements that envelop visitors and contribute to the immersive environment.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-101709 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res.jpg" alt="Maritime Silk Road" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/保利美高梅博物館-POLY-MGM-MUSEUM_展廳正面1-Exhibition-Hall-Front-View-1_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Maritime Silk Road’ is currently on display at the POLY MGM MUSEUM located within the MGM MACAU hotel, with the exhibition running until September 2025. Admission is free of charge, and advance reservations can be made online at </span><strong><a href="https://museum.mgm.mo/#/">museum.mgm.mo</a></strong></span></p>
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<title>FLOCK OF</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Gliding effortlessly through the air, a shimmering school of silverfish defies both gravity and expectation. This art installation by bit.studio invites viewers into an immersive realm where spatial imagination transcends the virtual.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;">GLIDING EFFORTLESSLY THROUGH THE AIR, A SHIMMERING SCHOOL OF SILVERFISH DEFIES BOTH GRAVITY AND EXPECTATION. THIS ART INSTALLATION BY BIT.STUDIO INVITES VIEWERS INTO AN IMMERSIVE REALM WHERE SPATIAL IMAGINATION TRANSCENDS THE VIRTUAL</span><br />
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: SURAWIT BOONJOO<br />
PHOTO COURTESY OF BIT.STUDIO </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="http://art4d.com/2024/11/flock-of">here)</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Gliding effortlessly through the air, a shimmering school of silver fish defies both gravity and expectation. FLOCK OF, an installation by bit.studio, invites viewers into an immersive realm where spatial imagination transcends the virtual. Committed to melding art with technology, this collective of creative technologists draws on a rich integration of physics, engineering, and design expertise. art4d recently engaged in a conversation with Kiattiyot Panichprecha, the founder and lead designer/developer of the firm. Reflecting on the genesis of FLOCK OF, Kiattiyot shared, “We wanted to craft an installation that makes the audience feel intrinsically connected—to step inside the piece and embark on a novel experience that plunges them into a space they’ve never encountered before.”</span></p>
<div id="attachment_101115" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-101115" class="wp-image-101115 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res.jpg" alt="FLOCK OF" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-101115" class="wp-caption-text">True Digital Park, Bangkok, Thailand</p></div>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">An otherworldly atmosphere unfolds as the silver fish navigate the open air, behaving contrary to their natural confines beneath the waves. This subversion raises open-ended questions for contemplation. The deliberate blending of reality and virtuality induces cognitive dissonance—the uneasiness in spatial perception, prompting us to challenge the limits of our thoughts and reflect on the nature of transformation. Much like these mechatronic fish forging new identities within unfamiliar spaces, the installation poses profound inquiries about the meaning of existence and the pursuit of transcending personal limitations. Immersed in the swirling paths of the fish, viewers are invited to touch and delight in the surreal spectacle before them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“Drones naturally came to mind since we were envisioning a piece that could fly or float around people while being controllable,” Panichprecha explained. “However, the harshness of propellers and loud engines didn’t align with our focus on emotional resonance in the design. Such intensity would discourage audiences from approaching the piece. So, we reconsidered: What kind of robotic element could fulfill our vision and still be something that people find inviting? This led us to start with something inherently non-threatening like balloons. From there, we delved into researching control mechanisms to enable floating and directed movement.”</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The fish’s ability to move through the air along predetermined paths—even when separated from the school—is the result of a collaborative effort between teams of technology experts and computer engineers. Integrated into the fabric of the exhibit space are sensors that emit radio waves, strategically placed to communicate with the electronic interfaces adorning each fish. Prior to this, bespoke computer programs were developed to govern their buoyancy and choreograph their dance of directional patterns to complement the setting of each display. Moreover, the nuances of the fish’s velocity and fluidity are aspects the designers place significant emphasis on, aiming to mimic the natural gestures and schooling behavior of fish under the sea.</span></p>
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This installation, originally unveiled at True Digital Park under the banner “FLOCK OF… Discover the supernatural nature of floating fish,” made its international journey to Japan’s ‘MEYA MEYA’ at Kobe Maritime Museum, before gracing the Kani Lab restaurant in South Korea—a place where culinary art meets visual media. Most recently, in September, it took part in the Ars Electronica Festival 2024 in Linz, Austria, an avant-garde festival themed ‘HOPE – who will turn the tide.’ Intriguingly, the piece adjusts its mode of interaction and presentation to fit seamlessly within each new environment in versatile and continuous ways. For example, while the piece was first introduced as a cutting-edge artwork with an engaging creative concept, its role shifted in the festival context to underscore its status as a groundbreaking technological innovation.</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In one sense, the adaptation of spaces—often accompanied by embellishments and modifications, enabled the installation’s capacity to morph its communicative style to resonate with each unique venue. Not only does this underscore its interpretative versatility but also its intent to maintain a dynamic void, perpetually open to something new. This approach allows the ‘FLOCK OF’ installation to be considered and interpreted from various perspectives. Upon further contemplation, it becomes even more intriguing that this might be a ‘flock’ of things (not necessarily fish), calling for the audience to interact, ponder, connect, and expand the definitions of intentionally omitted elements. Within this crafted ambiance, one is left to question: have viewers submerged underwater alongside the fish, were the fish swimming and floating, or have the fish made us acutely aware of the atmospheric weight we’ve never been able to feel before?</span></p>
<div id="attachment_101137" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-101137" class="wp-image-101137 size-full" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res.jpg" alt="FLOCK OF" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-101137" class="wp-caption-text">True Digital Park, Bangkok, Thailand</p></div>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The exhibition by Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook showcased the video installations which were juxtaposed between the people and the animals that represented how different and similar within.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 class="Default" style="line-height: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">THE EXHIBITION BY ARAYA RASDJARMREARNSOOK SHOWCASED THE VIDEO INSTALLATIONS WHICH WERE JUXTAPOSED BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND THE ANIMALS THAT REPRESENTED HOW DIFFERENT AND SIMILAR WITHIN<br />
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TEXT: KANDECH DEELEE<br />
PHOTO COURTESY OF NOVA CONTEMPORARY<br />
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="http://art4d.com/2024/08/three-stories-from-ban-wang-hma-dogs-palatial-house">here</a>)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In many instances, our familiarity with the everyday can lead us to overlook deeper relationships. What surrounds us tends to blend into an undifferentiated mass, observed without needing to be explicitly recognized, existing without query. It’s often only the absence of something that triggers our awareness of its prior presence. Even within ecosystems that seem stable and cohesive, as if they were a single entity, a vibrant dynamic of forces is at play. These elements interact, their differences fostering subtle overlaps and boundaries—creating fine vacuums that simultaneously breed alienation and unity, encompassing both home and empire, both dogs and humans.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97143 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res.jpg" alt="Bann wang hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06105_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">‘<span class="LEwnzc Sqrs4e"> </span>Three Stories from Ban Wang Hma (Dog’s Palatial House)’ is a video art screening by Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, revolving around the ‘Dog’s Palatial House’ in Chiang Mai, which she built to live with the dogs she has rescued. The exhibition features three interconnected video works that challenge traditional definitions and the comfort of familiarity.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97144 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res.jpg" alt="Bann wang hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05995_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Starting with ‘Necessity’s Rhythm’ (2020), Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook invites us to revisit the connections and relationships of the past. In the video, a masked woman emerges, posing probing questions about the nature of bonds in art—whether they be ancient or contemporary, personal or public, about line or color, concept or form, image or word, art or life, and beyond. These questions, steeped in cliché, which even Araya acknowledges as confining, echo through the work, reiterating familiar themes that circle the world of art like old karma. Moving from one question to another, from one duality to the next, Araya deliberately withholds answers, leaving the space open for the audience to engage. This methodical exploration of art’s dichotomies brings into focus the fluid boundaries of definitions, simultaneously presenting art as both omnipresent and elusive.</span></p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97152 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res.jpg" alt="Bann wang hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06191_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In ‘Jaonua: The Nothingness (Animal Sightseeing Tour)’ (2016), Araya organized an animal tour bus specifically for various kinds of four-legged passengers, who ascend the vehicle’s rear deck to sightsee through towns, markets, temples, fields, and residential areas. Araya ingeniously reversed the roles of the observer and those being observed, transforming it into a reversed zoo tour where animals became the spectators and humans the spectacle. However, she did not simply invert this delicate dynamic with a straightforward role reversal. Instead, she added a layer of complexity by positioning the video’s viewers in the same space as the four-legged creatures. Unknowingly, viewers found themselves standing in a small enclosure, surrounded by diverse species, becoming part of this unique tour group themselves.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97153 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res.jpg" alt="Bann wang hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06207_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">This video presents images of overlapping spaces where people, animals, and video viewers, despite existing in different strata and positions, continually alternate between the roles of the observer and those being observed. No one can permanently hold one position; everyone must both embrace and release, grasp and let go. These overlaps in differences, concurrently, forge bonds of similarity. Subsequently, this dynamic prompts us to reconsider the inherent paradox of art: the artist, like the audience, can simultaneously embody the roles of creator, observer, and subject. Moreover, the differences between these roles create a gap that fosters a playground for interaction, introducing variations within a field of similarity and adding another layer of complexity.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In ‘Dog’s Palatial House’ (2022), Araya ventures into the everyday existence of the dogs under her care. She meticulously ‘captures’ the quotidian rhythms of these canines and ‘creates’ narratives from their various activities. Employing a high-pitched, squeaky voice akin to the ‘baby voice’ that many pet owners use to express affection, she brings a unique auditory layer to her storytelling. The video probes the dogs’ enigmatic quest to trace their lineage, exploring how they are haunted by ancestral spirits that seemingly permeate their surroundings—from treetops and kilns to bird statues. Despite their determined efforts, the quest for a tangible link to their ancestors remains elusive. Their connections manifest abstractly, accessible only through dreams, sensations, and uncertainties, or, at their most concrete state, through specific genetic traits evident in their physical forms.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97161 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res.jpg" alt="Baan wan hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC06027_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97162 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res.jpg" alt="Baan wan hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05970_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-97163 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res.jpg" alt="Baan wan hma" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC05998_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In one sense, the activities of dogs captured in Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook’s work humorously echo human endeavors—from the deep-seated quest to unearth one’s origins to establishing authority through scholarly knowledge, even poking fun at the methodologies of archaeology and historiography. Yet, through these portrayals, Araya illuminates the subtle discrepancies lurking within scenes we deem routine: dogs barking in unison, digging into the earth, or simply resting. These seemingly ordinary actions, presented as mundane, serve as a mirror, challenging our grand human pursuits. In Araya’s lens, dogs and humans coexist in a state of paradoxical similarity—proximate yet distant, familiar yet foreign. This dynamic is yet another exploration of how the familiar can be recontextualized and expanded to embrace the unfamiliar.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">What then is the relationship between the meanings of the past and the present? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Or perhaps, does it exist in a state where there both is and is not anything at all?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">‘<span class="LEwnzc Sqrs4e"> </span>Three Stories from Ban Wang Hma (Dog’s Palatial House)’ by Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, was exhibited at Nova Contemporary from July 12 -13, 2024<sup>1</sup></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;"><sup>1</sup> On July 13, Nova Contemporary hosted a seminar titled ‘felt to fail: seemingly slipping, seemingly falling,’ led by Dr. Sayan Daengklom and Assistant Professor Dr. Chairat Polmuk. This session delved into thematic readings of Araya’s latest series from a genealogical perspective, examining its connections to her earlier works. Discussions focused on the interpretative processes that uncover both the possibilities and limitations inherent in the evolution of her artistic works. Additionally, the seminar highlighted comparisons between Araya’s oeuvre and Suwannee Sukontha’s literature, which explores the difficulties and unpredictability of slipping away from humanity, the relationship between humans and animals, and the logic of otherness.</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>The art exhibition ‘Landscape of Emptiness’ showcases Sanitas Pradittasnee’s artworks which represent their existence inside the emptiness. </p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;">THE ART EXHIBITION ‘LANDSCAPE OF EMPTINESS’ SHOWCASES SANITAS PRADITTASNEE’S ARTWORKS WHICH REPRESENT THEIR EXISTENCE INSIDE THE EMPTINESS</span></h1>
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: TUNYAPORN HONGTONG<br />
PHOTO: KETSIREE WONGWAN</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="http://art4d.com/2024/06/landscape-of-emptiness">here</a></span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In the vibrant chaos of a tourist hotspot exists a veritable universe of elephant pants where the air is thick with the smell of cigarette smoke and international brands of perfumes. The crowd, herded onto peculiar wheeled trams (due to their lack of rails) mingles with the calls of tuk-tuk drivers seeking passengers and the surreal sight of angels wandering the earth. These angels, actually tourists adorned in traditional costumes, meander through their own sea of selfies, adding to the cacophony. Amidst all the mayhem the ‘Landscape of Emptiness’ exhibition by Sanitas Pradittasnee at the Art Centre of Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra, offers a temporary sanctuary to gain a brief peace of mind.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Immersing oneself in art is a precious pause—a moment of stillness where all senses are engaged, sharply tuned to the here and now. Yet, stepping out of the gallery and slipping back into the everyday—following the same routine—a lingering question surfaced days later as I sat down to pen this piece: What stirred those profound moments of tranquility? Could it truly be the ’emptiness’ as the exhibition’s title, ‘Landscape of Emptiness,’ suggests?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The answer I found is both yes and no. The ’emptiness’ encountered in that gallery space isn’t about absence or a void. Rather, it’s a palpable emptiness, a presence shaped by existence itself.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93454 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="900" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2.jpg 1200w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2164_low-res_edit2-600x450.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In ‘Landscape of Emptiness,’ Sanitas Pradittasnee revisits her signature palette of materials—clay, glass, and metal, among others. The shapes too echo her past with forms like pagodas and stupas asserting their existence. Yet, this current collection marks a departure in its sculptural minimalism: each piece embodies less “objectness” than ever making them lighter, less voluminous. Even though her previous work, ‘Garden of Silence,’ seemed to dissolve into its surroundings, it retained a substantial material presence. Despite this pared-down objectness, the enduring forms remain intact, unaltered. In a striking shift, the iconic pagoda now arises not merely from solid materials but emerges through interwoven physicality and voids.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93456 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1500" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-300x300.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-250x250.jpg 250w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-660x660.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-373x373.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-600x600.jpg 600w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2051_low-res-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">‘Silence’ is the first installation that viewers encounter upon ascending to the second floor of the gallery. This piece distinctly exemplifies form creation from objects and the surrounding void. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The installation arranges multiple brass bells, each suspended from a round wooden panel overhead, with varied lengths, floating ethereally, creating </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">an aerial form reminiscent of a floating pagoda base and imparting a sense of lightness and transparency.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Within the enclosed space, where no wind can stir, these bells, designed to produce sound, hang silently— inert and unmoving, not fulfilling their intended function. But in this stillness, the artist, with the consultancy of Kullakaln Gururatana, has designed lighting that casts shadows of each bell onto the gallery’s white walls and wooden floors. S</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ketching out</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> another pagoda the “intangible” shadows are formless yet they emerge from “tangible” objects.</span></span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93428 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2161_low-res_edit-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Personally, ‘Silence’ was where I lingered longest in the show, drawn inexorably to its shadows. These shadows are not only integral to the artwork’s narrative, amplifying the concept the artist intends to convey, but they also possess a pristine beauty and a tranquil aura that arrests and ensnares the observer, binding us to the spot. These shadows also beautifully coexist with the surrounding space, the shadow of the stair railing and harmonizing with ‘Impermanence,’ a painting steeped in dark, enigmatic tones and strategically positioned in the stairwell to share the same visual plane as the installation’s cast shadows. ‘Impermanence’ itself is a concoction of the earth—crafted from soil, dust, ash, and the latex of the River Tamarind tree. It is smoked over Palo Santo wood, an ancient ritual of the Inca tribes believed to purge negativity and restore tranquility and balance<span style="font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><sup>1</sup></span>. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Adjacent to ‘Silence’ is an empty room with no objects. It is illuminated by a single spotlight from one corner, under which countless tiny dust particles float in the air. Upon closer inspection, the wooden floor of the gallery, where the light falls, reveals numerous footprints likely left by the artist, the crew, staff, and previous visitors. This is the artwork titled ‘Stardust, or we are…,’ a piece completely devoid of physical objects.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In the installation titled ‘Shadow of Emptiness’, Sanitas casts various small objects collected from different places, such as plastic spoons and forks, Yakult bottles, flowers of the Indian cork tree, and leaves into brass. They are suspended from the ceiling in a spherical formation resembling a stellar explosion of the Big Bang, with a brightly shining light at the center, akin to the sun. This arrangement casts sprawling shadows across the ceiling, walls, and floor of the room. Although the shadows are the most visually striking element, the brass casting process that the artist has chosen to employ is perhaps the most intriguing aspect.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93475 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1433" height="955" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit.jpg 1433w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2212_low-res_edit-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1433px) 100vw, 1433px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93420 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2235_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Both in ‘Shadow of Emptiness’ and ‘A Frog in the Mud’—a sculpture of a frog displayed on a charred wooden log on the lower floor—Sanitas utilizes the traditional Lost Wax casting technique, a local craftsmanship from Ban Pa-Ao, Ubon Ratchathani Province in Thailand. Traditionally, this method involves using a wax model to create a mold for the molten metal, which then solidifies into the sculpture, causing the wax to melt and dissolve away in the casting process. However, for this exhibition, Sanitas uses actual found objects and the organic remains of a frog she accidentally discovered as molds. Consequently, when the brass sculptures are formed, these objects and remnants vanish, suggesting that the artwork only truly comes into existence as these original forms disappear.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The Lost Wax metal casting method and the Big Bang introduce another layer of dualism that Sanitas has embedded in this exhibition: “birth” and “death.”</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93479 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="844" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2175_low-res_edit-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93477 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1484" height="989" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit.jpg 1484w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2224_low-res_edit-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Buddhism, the world is not viewed through a lens of dualism that categorizes reality into opposing poles such as good/evil or dark/light. Instead, it adopts a non-dualistic approach, which posits that we cannot reject one aspect in favor of another since everything in the world is interconnected<span style="font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><sup>2</sup></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Without light, there would be no dark shadows, and without darkness, light would not be discernible. These contrasting poles are also linked through constant transformation, much like the Lost Wax technique used by Sanitas, which embodies both “birth and death” and “death and birth,” in a continuous cycle. This concept is present in ‘Primitive,’ where the artist fills the lower gallery room with soil and ash, crafting a vast, barren and unknown table filled with soil and ash, evoking a desolate landscape. The mirrored walls around the room render a shimmering, blurred image, with the soil symbolizing both the historical state of this space before its transformation into an art gallery and its future, reinforcing the notion that everything must eventually return to nature.</span></span></p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-93417 aligncenter" src="http://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="1200" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit.jpg 1200w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-250x250.jpg 250w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-660x660.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-373x373.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-600x600.jpg 600w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/APC_2130_low-res_edit-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">There are three additional rooms in the exhibition that I have yet to discuss: ‘Follow the Sun’, ‘Follow the Moon’, and ‘The Present Moment’. These spaces are crafted by the artist as serene areas for visitors to spend time in introspection. The first room captures the natural light and ambient sounds of the morning. The second, shrouded in near total darkness, envelops visitors in the sounds of nocturnal insects and the earthy scent of the forest (the artist recorded these sounds during a meditation retreat and collaborated with Architapon Parntong to create a fragrance that closely matches those memories. A multitude of scents filled every square inch of the gallery, standing out as a significant feature of the exhibition, effectively masking the old library smell of the building—a scent that, I couldn’t help but think, had previously been alongside with the artworks displayed here). The final room, with mirrors seamlessly integrated into the doors, invites visitors to reflect inwards.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Personally, I found these three rooms to be my least favorite in the exhibition, especially the first two. They appeared as an attempt to distill and replicate the artist’s own experiential revelations for the audience. Yet, I contend that the journey to meditation, mindfulness, or the sought-after state of emptiness cannot be created with a template. Individual paths to such revelations are as varied as the individuals themselves—some may find this through sports, electronic music, or even immersing in a few select pieces of fine art. Although these two rooms offered a tranquil atmosphere with pleasantly curated light, sound, and scent, as an observer, I already felt a sense of peace and an almost meditative state from the moment I stepped into the exhibition. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">‘Landscape of Emptiness’ is currently on display at the Art Centre of Silpakorn University, Wang Tha Phra, from March 22 to June 8, 2024.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: sarabun-regular;"><sup>1</sup> ‘The Magic of Palo Santo. Accessed 17 January. <a href="https://www.modernom.co/blogs/blog/palo-santo-magic"><span style="font-weight: 400;">modernom.co</span></a><br />
<sup>2</sup> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Phengchan, Pramuan. Philosophy of the Prajñāpāramitā-Hṛdaya Sūtra’. Sook Publishing, 2022.</span></span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://sanitasstudio.com"><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;">sanitasstudio.com</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.art-centre.su.ac.th/"><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">art-centre.su.ac.th</span></a></p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: boing-bold; color: #000000;">THE EXHIBITION BY KORNKRIT JIANPINIDNAN IN WHICH THE COMPREHENSIVE GALLERY SPACE, THE WAY PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, AND THE PAPER CONSTITUTE THE POETIC AMBIANCE IN THE SPACE</span><br />
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: TUNYAPORN HONGTONG<br />
PHOTO: KETSIREE WONGWAN</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/2023/05/thru-the-straits-of-demos">here</a></span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year, Kornkrit Jianpinidnan published three new books as part of his long-term visual poetry project, POEM. He applies the research-based technique with </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">19: Lumphini Complex</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, capturing moments and social occurrences that took place in Lumpini Park (the artist observed different overlaps between the public park and people’s personal spaces) during the year 2022. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">20: Foreigners and the Area of Four to Eight Sunny Rain</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> chronicled his trip to Isthmus of Kra in Ranong province in southern Thailand, which took place because of his specific interest in the area’s historical, economic and visual aspects. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">21: Day for Night</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> depicts stories within the artist’s own apartment; his private space, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The three-book series, which is accompanied by a photo installation exhibition, is Kornkrit’s latest collaboration with BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">While the photography Kornkrit features in “Thru the Straits of Demos,” are selected from the three books in the POEM series, he opts for a completely new narrative. From the photobooks, where a large number of photographs tell stories in chronological order, to the white cube space of the gallery, the artist picked only a handful of images and displayed them on a more sculptural dimension. Kornkrit also managed the gallery space to evoke certain emotions and sentiments, open for viewer’s interpretation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-78357 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9489_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“A white cube has this large void that tends to make artists feel like it’s sucking up our energy,” he says. “However, the BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY space has many interesting elements, things like the architecture, floor height, skylight, entries and exits, and doors. These components offer an artist more alternatives in terms of how to use and bring out all of the distinct features that the space has to offer. As for me, I chose the aspects of accessibility and movement, which are how my works are accessed and how people move around the exhibition space.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-78373 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9300_low-res_edit-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Walking into the gallery space, one would notice a line of masking tape running straight and parallel to the larger wall on the left. The artist purposefully leaves this wall blank, with only a small ‘Wall Text’ (2023), a poem and text on adhesive label, on it. People automatically follow the line, which runs to the farthest end of the wall, where ‘Non Place’ (2023) is shown. The piece, which is a photograph of Isthmus of Kra taken from above, is mounted higher than normal, on the same level as the upper frame of the door to its left (having to look up to see the work felt a little strange). A clockwise walk along the wall to view other selected pieces will end at ‘Wooden Stage’ (2023), which is placed opposite to the wall that ‘Non Place’ is mounted.’ ‘Wooden Stage’ is a photo of wooden platform with a mangrove forest as the backdrop. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-78370 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9346_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /> <br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Kornkrit stated that his inspiration for curating the space came from his trip to Ranong. His first plan was to see the historic Isthmus of Kra, train station and track, which the Japanese forces attempted to build during WWII. When he arrived, he discovered nothing substantial enough to work with until he spoke with the locals living nearby, which prompted him and the other three members of his crew to change the plan and head toward the Mangrove Forest Conservation Center.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“There was this footbridge that meanders into the mangrove forest inside the conservation land. The bridge had been constructed out of wood and concrete, and there was one point where the floor was raised, allowing visitors to go up and gaze out over the forest. As I was heading back down, I came across a wooden platform but I had no idea what it was used for. So, that whole experience became an idea to manage the movements inside the exhibition space to correspond with the gallery space. From the parking space, one would have to walk up a few steps and through an entryway into the gallery…it takes me back to my trek through the mangrove jungle.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-78362 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="844" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res-300x169.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9485_low-res-600x338.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The movement management that Kornkrit talked about might be a bit difficult to explain. But having viewed the exhibition, I have to say that there was this delightful feeling of being able to spend time looking at and contemplating each photograph, including the way it’s been installed. Aside from the earlier mentioned, I noticed that the ‘Wooden Stage’ (2023), or the photo of wooden platform with mangrove forest backdrop, is installed on the wall that is sandwiched by transparent windows that open to the green of the outside trees and sunlight. The work is also placed exactly across from ‘Concrete Stage’ (2023) on the opposite wall, which is a picture of a concrete platform in Lumpini Park that people use for exercise. There is one interesting detail hidden in the picture. Without the artist’s intention, the picture does not completely align with the edges of the paper and the frame. Despite the accidental errors, the work is shown with both displacements remaining.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">For this exhibition, Kornkrit worked with multiple film labs, ranging from those that develop ‘normal’ photographs such as weddings and graduation pictures to those that specialize in industrial projects and alternative film labs that are experts in vintage photography. “You could say it was my experiment. But I think there was a shift in the social structure during the COVID-19 lockdown, particularly in an economic aspect. When I work, it’s natural for me to want to know what has changed in the photography production process, so I visited many film labs to see what techniques were still accessible or what the current situation was. Working with local labs that work with wedding or graduation day photographs is interesting, and there are certain things I’d like to include in my exhibition. I believe an installation is about an artist’s ability to reflect an overview of society or the context surrounding the artist at that particular time.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Kornkrit selected frames with varying characteristics for the selected photos and the stories they convey. ‘Boat’ (2023) combines 3 photographs taken in Ranong. The images are put together into a layout and a beech wood frame with gunwale-like elements and corners. The lovely color scheme of ‘Ivory’ (2023), which depicts a topless woman and the sea inside an ivory-colored wooden frame, stands out from the space. ‘Cabinet’ (2023) illustrates sculptural features produced by a collaboration between the artist and a craftsman in the fabrication of a nail-less wood frame. The details are inspired by 19th-century cameras, which evolved from pinhole cameras. The carpentry details do not use any nails and are designed to allow the camera’s back to be opened. The image Kornkrit chose for this frame was developed by a regular film lab and is part of his experiment to search for a satisfying end result.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“One may view a photograph as a piece of paper because it’s a medium on which an image appears. But it is more than just a piece of paper. There’s an entire chemical process, the addition of materials such as fibers, behind the finished work, and to me, there’s a sense of sculpture to it.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-78379" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3W2A9478_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">There are two other pieces with evident sculptural components. ‘Door’ (2023) is a photograph installation on a wooden door that is the same size and proportion as Kornkrit’s apartment door. With ‘Winkieboy Secret Map’ (2023), the artist created a site map from images he shot of various spaces and corners of Lumpini Park. The photographs are displayed on the map according to their exact places in the park, along with a story about Lumpini Park and it being a gathering place for the gay community, which may be regarded as part of the park’s history. The site map also contains a clock, which is located in the same spot as the clock tower, with everything installed on a wooden base with a form that mimics the concrete tables found in Lumpini Park.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">In this photo installation, the photos are not important than the way the artist chose to present them. At the same time, the way these stories are depicted in the exhibition differs from those in the books. Nonetheless, what I experienced from both the POEM series and the ‘Thru the Straits of Demos’ exhibition is the poetic ambiance discernible both through the pages of the books and the gallery space, both of which are created from diverse ways of thinking and methods utilized by the artist.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Kornkrit Jianpinidnan’s ‘Thru the Straits of Demos’ is now showing at BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY from April 22nd until June 3rd, 2023.</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>After becoming familiar with working in architecture well, the studio 'thingsmatter' takes on the role of an artist, and utilizes rebar in their exhibition to communicate issues in the architecture and construction industry.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt; font-family: boing-bold;">AFTER BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH WORKING IN ARCHITECTURE WELL, THE STUDIO ‘thingsmatter’ TAKES ON THE ROLE OF AN ARTIST, AND UTILIZES REBAR IN THEIR EXHIBITION TO COMMUNICATE ISSUES IN THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: NAPAT CHARITBUTRA<br />
</span><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">PHOTO: KETSIREE WONGWAN <span style="font-size: 8pt;">EXCEPT AS NOTED</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/2023/04/field-collapse">here</a></span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: rm-regular;">Rebar, plywood, rubber, fasteners, and light are the elements which form a large installation currently occupying almost the entirety of 100 Tonson Foundation’s gallery. The piece exudes a different affect from what one might expect from a typical art exhibition. Savinee Buranasilapin and Tom Dannecker of thingsmatter spoke with art4d about their approach to materiality, and some of the other topics and ideas behind their work, <i>Field Collapse</i>.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“I’ve always felt that these fragments found on construction sites, like formwork, scaffolding, raw materials, and even the way that workers move through the project are incredibly beautiful and conceptual, in the sense that they can be considered both artifacts and happenings,” Savinee said about her view of the process of creating a work of architecture as a form of performance that occurs only temporarily before disappearing.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Tom responded, “In college, I was self-conscious that our design exercises weren’t going to be built. It felt like I was playing with dollhouses, compared to what my friends in other departments did. So I started putting most of my energy into the aesthetics of the process,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>rather than a make-believe finished product.”</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The two biographical narratives share a common theme: a focus on the work-in-progress, the period when the designer’s engagement is at its highest intensity, compared to the completed work. This interest has evolved over time, culminating in the work at 100 Tonson Foundation.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">thingsmatter’s commitment to process-as-product results in the improbable use of five tons of rebar to support only itself. “In conventional construction, materials like this would need to be economically optimized. Here, we have the luxury of using them in a very inefficient way, to evoke a feeling. We want visitors to slow down, and move mindfully through the slightly disorienting spaces we’ve created.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The structure begins immediately at the gallery’s entrance. Narrow passages through the rebar give the feeling of walking through a forest. Visitors are led up into a skylight—the exhibition’s only light source—before descending toward the empty space at the back of the gallery. This space hosts a series of workshops and talks over the show’s six-month duration, but most of the time, it simply allows enough viewing distance to read the installation as an object, rather than an interior. From this vantage point,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>visitors can watch others moving through the forest of rebar. “We want to engage the movements of people moving through the structure as an element of the installation,” thingsmatter explained.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76367 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1500" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-250x250.jpg 250w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-660x660.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-373x373.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0013-Pano_low-res-copy-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76366 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0005_low-res-copy-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Why rebar? It’s a material that typically does its work from behind the curtain (because it’s meant to be covered by concrete). This time around, the rebar takes the lead in communicating about issues in the architecture and construction industry, including issues of economic and cultural hierarchy, both real and perceived.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“Within a design collaborative, who has the more important job, the one who chooses shapes, or the one who draws construction details? The one who calculates costs, or the one who talks to clients? Then there’s a big group of people doing different aspects of the actual building work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In order to happen, any project needs all of these roles”, Tom explained.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The stakeholders all rely on one another, and each component has its own set of roles and responsibilities that are critical to the conception, existence, and overall operation of architecture. thingsmatter hopes that by displaying the work in progress as a finished installation, viewers will contemplate issues of authorship.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-76379 size-full aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9837_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76357 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A9862_low-res-copy-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">art4d and thingsmatter also discussed the issue of creating a work in a new context.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><i>Field Collapse</i> is not thingsmatter’s first installation. The duo has consistently created ambiguous works that can be interpreted as a wide range of things (sculpture, for example) other than architecture. <i>Ligature</i>, a bamboo and steel construction from 2018, is one such project. Currently located at Jim Thompson Farm in Nakhon Ratchasima province, it was previously displayed in front of the Bangkok Art Culture Center, and initially built as a stage pavilion for ASA Expo 2018. One can see the skeleton of <i>Field Collapse</i> in <i>Caged Flower</i>, another work exhibited for ASA Expo, which experimented with the unusual structural and atmospheric qualities of rebar.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>But <i>Field Collapse</i> stands out among thingsmatter’s works, in that it was created for a bona fide art institution: 100 Tonson Foundation.</span></p>
<div id="attachment_76390" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76390" class="wp-image-76390 size-full" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="718" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2-300x144.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2-1024x490.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2-1000x479.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4566_DxO-lowres-DIPTYCH-2-600x287.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-76390" class="wp-caption-text">Caged Flower, 2017 | Photo courtesy of thingsmatter</p></div>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: rm-regular;">“We’ve always created works with elements of ambiguity. Our image in the architectural community is quite artsy, but once we set foot inside the gallery space, we’re considered outsiders,” Savinee explains. thingsmatter developed the project for 100 Tonson Foundation in response to an open call for art projects last year.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“As much as we’ve enjoyed the ambiguity of our position, we’re happy to have our work validated as art,” Savinee said, referring to the authority that art institutions have in establishing cultural value. The installation is partly a response to the connotations of the art gallery context.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The challenges of executing the project weren’t just the typical architectural and logistical issues of dealing with the space, but finding a way to address the cultural connotations of the “white cube.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Another aspect of the exhibition that distinguishes it from previous works by thingsmatter is the way it directs viewers’ interactions with the working drawings.</span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76370 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1200" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy-300x240.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy-1000x800.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0057-Pano_crop_low-res-copy-600x480.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76371 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0069_low-res-copy-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“We were thinking about how to use the small room next to the main gallery, to display secondary artifacts related to the main work,” Savinee recalled. “If we spread 100 pages of construction drawings on the table, viewers would read them as banal instructions” Tom added. “We wanted to transform them into something that captures the feeling of the design and construction process, rather than details” Layering many pages of working drawings into palimpsests, enlarged and mounted on the wall, is a method of capturing architectural process as art.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>A structural analysis diagram is likewise elevated by being printed and framed as fine art, with other versions printed onto scarfs, sold as gift-shop merchandise.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76373 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0045_low-res-copy-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76372 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1500" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-250x250.jpg 250w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-660x660.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-373x373.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3W2A0038_low-res-copy-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><i>Field Collapse</i> can be interpreted as a work of either architecture or art. The viewer’s authority to perceive and classify the status of this particular creation may be superior to that of art institutions. <i>Field Collapse</i> is an unusual art exhibition, particularly in how it works with the volume of the gallery space and the way it closely interacts with viewers more than most art pieces would allow; in its unapologetic display of material truth, and the diversity of the activities that have occurred over the past several months. <i>Field Collapse</i> is a clear example of a rather novel scenario in which two architects are given full control of a gallery space.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><i>Field Collapse</i> by thingsmatter is now showing at the 100 Tonson Foundation until May 28, 2023. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm and Sat-Sun 11am-7pm</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>An exhibition by Mit Jai Inn where the color is extended into the idea of Buddhism, his connection with northern Thai culture, and Thai politics which are still trapped in the vicious cycle.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">AN EXHIBITION BY MIT JAI INN WHERE THE COLOR IS EXTENDED INTO THE IDEA OF BUDDHISM, HIS CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN THAI CULTURE, AND THAI POLITICS WHICH ARE STILL TRAPPED IN THE VICIOUS CYCLE</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: NAPAT CHARITBUTRA<br />
PHOTO: KETSIREE WONGWAN<br />
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/en/2023/01/dreamday">here</a>) </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Dreamday, curated by Kittima Chareeprasit of Chiang Mai’s MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum and Melanie Pocock of Ikon Gallery, features some of the works from Mit Jai Inn’s Dreamworld exhibition, which was held two years ago at Ikon Gallery in the United Kingdom. The works were divided into two sections: the first was displayed in the main exhibition space, while the second, titled Bangkok Apartment, 2565, contained 74 miniature-sized art pieces made of waste materials. </span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-73451 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2601_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2601_low-res.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2601_low-res-200x300.jpg 200w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2601_low-res-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2601_low-res-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">These lamps and marking stones differ from most art works in that they were created to be given away for free to viewers, with the only requirement that those who received them to display the artwork for all to see (photographs are also needed as a proof). The artist is inspired by the use of sema leaves in Buddhism to mark the location of religious ceremonies. The proliferation of these “sema art” pieces (the artist stated in an interview that he plans to make 1,000 more pieces) denotes the expansion of the frontier of Thailand’s art world.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The ideas about Buddhism are hidden behind the dreamy colors and the unrefined, elastic surfaces created by paint sprinkles in the main exhibition room. Through the wall text, the artist discusses the work process, meditation, and self-care in a world of chaos. The intention of “washing away the repressed stage and painful wound” for viewers with works such as “Dream Tunnel, 2021” is not at all overstated for the Thai audience, particularly in this day and age, in the midst of the morbid and distorted justice system.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“Colors” in Mit Jai Inn’s art extends beyond Buddhism. The artist’s pastels refer to his connection with northern Thai culture and its ethnic diversity, or “colors” as materials and objects (sculptures). But, when we consider his previous works, such as Junta Monochromes, 2018 and Gallery VER’s debut exhibition in 2016 (Wett Exhibition), as well as the obscurity of contemporary art, it’s difficult to deny that the exhibition hasn’t really escaped the symbolic meanings of “colors” in Thailand’s political history and climate.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">If it had been exhibited before, “colors” would have been associated with the yellow and red shirt movements. But today, the red color that came to mind was the one soaked on the bodies of Tawan and Bam, two young Thai political activists who give up their freedom for injustice—something above and beyond politics. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The Dreamday exhibition encourages visitors to imagine better days, but every time art is used (photographed) as a cool background for pictures that people upload on their social media accounts, it’s a confirmation that Thai society is still trapped in the same old problematic cycle, just like the endless loop of colors at the center of Untitled (Scroll), 2021, which is installed in the middle of the exhibition room. </span></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-73443" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2716_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2716_low-res.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2716_low-res-200x300.jpg 200w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2716_low-res-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2716_low-res-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Mit Jai Inn’s Dreamday is now showing at the Jim Thompson Art Center until February 28th, 2023. This article was written on the last day of the rally “112 hours standing, stop the unjust imprisonment, free our friends” in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center on January 26th, 2023. Hopefully, the good news will arrive before the end of the exhibition.</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Central Chiangrai celebrates the New Year’s Eve with a christmas tree made from locally sourced materials and adorned with christmas ball that incorporates the designs from six indigenous tribes in Chiangrai to represent the modest tribal way of life and their deep relationship with nature.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">CENTRAL CHIANGRAI CELEBRATES THE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH A CHRISTMAS TREE MADE FROM LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS AND ADORNED WITH CHRISTMAS BALL THAT INCORPORATES THE DESIGNS FROM SIX INDIGENOUS TRIBES IN CHIANGRAI TO REPRESENT THE MODEST TRIBAL WAY OF LIFE AND THEIR DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: PRATCHAYAPOL LERTWICHA<br />
PHOTO: KETSIREE WONGWAN <span style="font-size: 8pt;">EXCEPT AS NOTED</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/2022/12/mok-panwa-christmas-tree">here</a>) </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The year 2022 will be over in the blink of an eye. While many people are planning or have already begun to plan their year-end vacations, Chiangrai is without a doubt one of the top destinations with stunning natural attractions and the winter chill; a great escape from the unmerciful heat that Thai people have been enduring all year.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The 15-meter-tall Mok Panwa Christmas Tree, designed and built by Doi Tung, is one of the highlights Chiangrai has to offer this year. The tree stands out with a visually striking design that incorporates the tribal designs of six indigenous tribes in Chiangrai: Aka, Lahu, Tai Yai, Tai Lue, Lua, and Mong, on over a hundred Christmas bulbs and ornaments, with each pattern hand embroidered by people from the six tribes.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The materials used to make this Christmas tree were all sourced locally, including bamboo, pine garlands, colored silk, and cotton, representing the tribal way of life and their deep relationship with nature. After the event, the materials can be recycled, making the design environmentally friendly while meaningfully embodying the local ways of living.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">“The term ‘Mok Panwa’ is derived from the legend of the Panwa handwoven cloth (pan-wa can be translated as ‘a thousand wa,’ whereas wa is a Thai measuring unit comparable to 2,000 meters) that tribal people in the Doi Tung area help in weaving in their spare time.” The Thai word “mok” or “fog” alludes to the picturesque, foggy highland region of Chiangrai between November and January of each year. Mom Luang Dispanadda Diskul, Chief Executive Officer of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, explains the origin of the Christmas tree’s name.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-71728 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="999" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJI_0214_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The tree is only one part of the Central Chiangrai Department Store’s ‘Colors of Kasalong’ festival. The program includes a fashion show showcasing pieces inspired by the patterns on the Mok Panwa Christmas Tree, as well as the Chiangrai Dancing Flower festival, which takes place between December 1st and 7th, 2022, and features wonderful dancing flower sculptures. The Colors of Kasalong Night Market also brings together all of Chiangrai’s famous foods and local craft products. The celebration will extend until January 31, 2023. If you ever have the chance to visit Thailand’s northernmost province, don’t miss the ‘Colors of Kasalong’ festival at Central Chiangrai Department Store.</span></p>
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<title>TIMIRBHU: THE NEW WORLD ORDER</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>An exhibition from Nakrob Moonmanas where the artist uses computational linguistics to analyze one of the literary masterpieces, Tribhumikata, and creates a new story that is free from the original author and narrative’.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">AN EXHIBITION FROM NAKROB MOONMANAS WHERE THE ARTIST USES COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS TO ANALYZE ONE OF THE LITERARY MASTERPIECES, TRIBHUMIKATA, AND CREATES A NEW STORY THAT IS FREE FROM THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR AND NARRATIVE’</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: SURAWIT BOONJOO</span><br />
<span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">PHOTO: PATHIPOL RATCHATAARP</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/en/2022/11/timirbhu-the-new-world-order">here</a></span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“(…) </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ฝูงยมพะบาลให้เอาน้ำในอโนตัตระสระอันหอมทุกอย่าง ๒</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">โยชน์ก็ดีสิ่งนั้นก็ค่อยลอบถามมันว่าผิดการย์ผู้ผิดไส้ว่าชอบอย่าควรกล่าวถ้าแลเมื่อนั้นอายุเขาได้กระทำมาแต่ป่าหิมพานต์เทียรย่อมเหล็กแดงไหม้จึงจงทุกแห่งทุก</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (…)”</span></i></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Letters are formed into words, which are then arranged in a sentence structure that appears to have no meaning. It’s part of an effort to dismantle the structure of a language by reconstructing everything using computational linguistics, with the goal of assisting in the analysis of Praya Lithai of Sukhothai’s literary masterpiece, Tribhumikata. The process results in a new literary creation that is not only an adaptation but also newly penned literature as a result of a new author’s attempt to grasp the format, structure, order of words, phrases, and sentences, as well as other aspects of the work from which it draws inspiration. This is a new literary arrangement or the latest addition to Tribhumikata, or Timirbhu, named after the title of the exhibition, Timirbhu: The New World Order, by Nakrob Moonmanas, which took place at the Jim Thompson Art Center from September 22nd to October 23rd, 2022.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The title Timirbhu is a combination and rearrangement of the original work’s name, Tri-Bhumi, and corresponds with the process of reconstructing stories to explain, narrate, and cite the new world order and cosmology in three worlds; the earth, hell, and the fall of mankind. Everything is presented as a single plane, revealing the state of chaos in the midst of the disorganized universe’s formation. The approach only selects elements of the original work to exhibit before reconfiguring and transforming the literary format into two-dimensional objects, and from two-dimensional images to installed artifacts. In some ways, it depicts the transition from ancient stories to a new tactile surface of what Dr. Chairat Pholmuk calls in his article, that is also included in the exhibition booklet as “inflatable materials filled with Kitsch artistry and blank parody.” It can be said that the original works and stories help shape and set the stage for the exhibition’s main narrative, which is told in a different interpretation to create otherness and responses while also asking questions about the details of the carefully displayed objects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-70543 aligncenter" src="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res.jpg 1500w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https://art4d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PPR02756_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The artist disassembles and reassembles the new cosmological format using various elements of a variety of objects, such as how stars appear in the form of star-shaped objects on the floor; the ancient gods, which are symbolic forms of the sun and moon, reveal themselves in the distorted shapes created by referencing the physical characteristics of the actual sun and moon; the reversed Babel Tower; and the high and empty celestial castles erected on the long cylindrical base. The two castles pierce the open space of the library’s upper level, acting as a central pillar that pulls the cosmos together. A big pencil is also set diagonally on the floor, as are a stone inscription and an inflatable index finger, which is one of the references to René Magritte’s surrealist artwork, “La lecture défendue.” The inflated index finger emphasizes how countless stories are connected and inserted, and how everything converses and develops new meanings that travel beyond the recognized frontier. Concurrently, it represents coexistence in the form of a “multiverse,” in which multiple universes and dimensions, both similar and dissimilar, exist in parallel. The concept also applies to other exhibited items, all of which are linked at some point or through a perspective that is unique to each object’s story and existence. One can call it a different interpretation of the same story where intertextuality and the multiverse intersect in Eka-Bhumi – an extraordinarily unified world.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">This literary work has a newly generated narrative, whether it is through a technological process in which a linguistic model rearranges Tribhumikata into a distinct work or how the artist produces a new story utilizing both two- and three-dimensional objects. The method intends to convey a sense of alienation and detachment from the original Tri-Bhumi. In other words, while technology is used to aid in new interpretations and stories, the artist critiques and creates a new image or impression while embellishing it with his own personal issues of interest. Both technology and the artist’s contributions raise questions and debates about the author’s role and power, which are now only left as traces symbolically represented by objects such as the pencil, stone inscription, Babel tower, typewriter, and inflated index finger (which specifically determines and dictates directions), the implication of power, as well as the original story and meanings that reference the original painting. At the same time, the criticism directed at the “author” is contradictory in terms of the function and power of the artist whose work employs the collage technique, in which images and items from various sources are combined to create a new distinct story. The method is similar to how artificial intelligence works in that it processes and generates a new language with which the story is communicated. From this point of view, one may say that both the artist’s and artificial intelligence’s creative processes highlight the back and forth questioning and answering that stems from a comparable mechanism. Apart from the citation of power and the authorship of the original work, the work creates a space for the two entities, both with the power to create, to clash and express themselves in a discernible and present manner.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">A comprehensive examination and analysis of the two authors who compose the stories of the newly emerging universe takes place from the perspectives of the layered old/semi-old stories, as well as the same narrative plane where new stories are created. It extends beyond the preexisting boundary where the creator transforms letters into imagery, to a process that transcends the role of people, to the use of artificial intelligence and its digitally generated linguistic abilities, which has disrupted the role of humans as story creators. The cutting, adaption, and rearrangement underline a flight from the original narrative to otherness while retaining parts of the previous story. What one sees and reads from the exhibition is not Tribhumikata, but a ‘Eka-Bhumi (unified world)’ of chaos made up of challenges, queries, and the transition from one thing to another. This begs the question, “How far can this stage of otherness go?” Is it beyond being human or humanity itself? Or is it merely the language? That is because the new story is still told using Thai characters, combined into words, and structured into phrases and sentences based on another system and logic, the difference between which is too great for a human to comprehend.</span></p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Pezo von Ellrichshausen experiments with spatial ambiguity, human perception, and the juxtaposition of long-lasting buildings with ever-changing landscapes in this latest project.</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;">PEZO VON ELLRICHSHAUSEN EXPERIMENTS WITH SPATIAL AMBIGUITY, HUMAN PERCEPTION, AND THE JUXTAPOSITION OF LONG-LASTING BUILDINGS WITH EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPES IN THIS LATEST PROJECT</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">TEXT: BHUMIBHAT PROMBOOT</span><br />
<span style="font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;">PHOTO: RORY GARDINER</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">(For Thai, press <a href="https://art4d.com/2022/11/less-pavilion">here</a></span><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;">)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The Pezo von Ellrichshausen art, design, and architecture studio was founded in 2002 in Concepción, a city in southern Chile. Under the direction of its founders, Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen, the studio’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of architectural and artistic projects, with the curation of the Chilean Pavilion at the 2008 Venice Biennale among their illustrious accomplishments. Their artistic output evolves in tandem with their architectural endeavors. Oftentimes, their works contain solid, balanced geometrical forms as an elemental component, varying in configurations and orientations that are contextually shaped by the conditions and limitations of each site. From conceptual drawings and sketches to artistic installations, their design is centered on experimental processes, creating works that straddle the line between architecture and sculpture.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Less Pavillion is the architectural duo’s latest project. Sited on Dairy Road in Canberra, Australia’s capital city, and initiated by Molonglo, a local real-estate company, the project is intended to be a new public space for the city’s residential neighborhood development. The pavilion consists of column structures and concrete walkways whose functions and objectives remain unclear. The landscape is made up of more than 6,000 native plants from over 50 species, representing Canberra’s once-dominant natural environment prior to the British Empire’s colonization of Australia.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The architecture team utilizes the square and the circle as the elemental forms of the concrete structure. The large square-shaped floor is divided into a six-by-six grid with columns erected on the grid nodes. Each concrete column contains a square section with equal width and length, causing all the elements on the plane of the plan, including the scale of the concrete floor, the grid, and the section of the columns to have a 1:1 proportion. The architects, however, opted for a 2:3 proportion for the elevation, adding height as the third dimension, which, as a result, renders a rectangular shape with a height that is greater than its length.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">The circle serves as the sloping ramp connecting the upper and lower floors. The coordinates of the circular and rectangular forms are specified for the beginning and endpoints of the slope to meet once the user completes a walk around the circular walkway. The design also locates the meeting point to be on the same axis as the final grid of the side of the structure adjacent to Dairy Road. Meanwhile, the outer perimeter of the circular slope is parallel to the outer edge of the square structure, resulting in the radius of the circle having the same length as each side of the square. The calculated details can also be found in the way the sections of the columns and the concrete beams bearing the load of the second floor have identical measurements.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">One could say that the use of geometric forms is an attempt to minimize control over how the identity or characteristics of the work can be formulated. It enables the surrounding context to do its job by taking over or introducing new possibilities, thereby bringing the work beyond the design team’s initial speculation and expectation. The work and its surrounding environment work together to curate perspective. They contribute to the ambiguity of the exterior, which bears no distinct entry points and functions. All of it is the result of the design team’s use of symmetrical circular and square shapes that are connected to the surroundings and permit the formation of continuous lines within the work. It explains why when observing the pavilion from the outside, the entrance, exit, ascent, or descent become indiscernible.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;">Like many of Pezo von Ellrichshausen previous works that incorporate concrete in various configurations, proportions, and shapes, this project sees the use of concrete with several components. Designed and built in a variety of shapes and forms, the elements collectively represent the stability and permanence of concrete, creating a pavilion that can be experienced through its spaces and structure. Concurrently, a dynamic energy circulates throughout the building’s engineering system. The architecture team builds the water piping system to release water onto the concrete columns, facilitating interactions between the work and the movements of the surrounding environment through the sounds of wind rushing through the tall pillars and the water coming in contact with the solid concrete mass. Within the curated space of the built structure, the project generates a stage of coexistence between a long-lasting artifact and the ever-changing conditions of things.</span></p>
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