Art viewers are invited to explore the origins of human existence during "Survival Sphere", which is running at Head High Second Floor, a non-profit art space in Chiang Mai, until Nov 16.
This is a solo exhibition by Chiang Mai-based artist Wanlop Hansunthai who uses locally sourced materials combined with his self-invented techniques to produce a new series of works which include paintings, sculptures, mixed media and ceramic works.
Many of his artworks have been created around the world to reflect the changes in the social structures of a society, including the various cultural foundations.
They have been influenced by the perspectives, experiences and interests of those concerned in depicting the relationship between humans, nature and the environment.
The exhibition is the result of an imaginative interplay of beliefs, values and even mythology, including the pessimistic but unfortunately true ideas of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, who believed that humans are naturally selfish and ambitious and, like a wolf, man fights for his own survival by any means necessary.
The artist created paintings that resemble groups of humans or multi-limbed animals that seem unreal and crafted experimental sculptures as a medium to present art stories that often change with space and time.
These works also narrate various aspects of beliefs from the past to the present, leading to collaborative work between two emerging Isan artists with unique identities in the fields of sculpture and live performance art.
Head High Second Floor is on Singharat Road, Mueang district of Chiang Mai, and opens Tuesday to Sunday from 3-7pm.
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