TEXT & IMAGE: NAPASRAPHEE APAIWONG
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Resonances of the Concealed is an ongoing project that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help create images that are not limited by conventional rules or expectations but are purely driven by my own imagination and intuition.
The images came from various sources of inspiration, from the seemingly insignificant subjects and themes in life to the more apparent and pressing concerns, and were presented in ways that the viewers can interpret the images according to their perspectives and experiences without being limited by any predetermined narratives.
The title refers to how I feel that the AI-generated images reveal hidden aspects of the artist’s personality, emotions, and inner world. The images are not literal representations of reality but rather symbolic expressions from my subconscious thoughts and feelings.
This project seeks to push the boundaries of photographic storytelling by utilizing AI to create images, challenging the importance of a traditional camera in an era when the definition of photography has become increasingly ambiguous.
Through this approach, I aim to spark meaningful conversations from the viewers about not only the interpretation of the images themselves but also the evolving nature of photographic art as well.
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pale flare (Napasraphee Apaiwong) is a self-taught photographer and visual artist based in Bangkok, Thailand. His work explores the themes of mental health, cycle of life, and beauty in little things, often overlooked, in life. He aim to challenge the conventional notions of happiness, sadness, and mortality. And to invite the viewers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. He firmly believe that photography transcends the simple act of capturing moments. It becomes a medium for expressing the intangible, fostering human connections, and exploring the depths of our collective human experience