The greatness of nature and the fragility of life are reflected in a meaningful art piece called Gravity Of Thoughts at The Peninsula Bangkok, Charoen Nakhon Road, until March 31.
This is a new fabric installation by Narissara Pianwimungsa, an artist-in-residence, who brings the art of embroidery to life through multiple touchpoints at the riverfront hotel.
She took inspiration from her feelings about the power of nature along with her chaotic state of mind as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought with it an unprecedented effect on public health and the economy.
Back then, Narissara was in pursuit of life-balance after the waves of fear and panic disappeared. Every time she got on a river-crossing ferry, she could feel the power of nature remain the same, despite the countless circumstances that life throws at humanity.
Sometimes the stream appears gentle, while at other times it is harsh. She started to wonder about the balance of the stream and life and expressed her ideas through her fabric installation.
It consists of a sculpture made of calicoes hanging from the ceiling, so the meticulous weight ensures its balance is precise. Its shape was inspired by ripples on the surface of water.
Her three other embroidery works are displayed at the hotel's Lobby and Artist Studio.
A graduate with a Master's of Fine Arts from Silpakorn University, Narissara has various and diverse approaches to her art from drawing, painting and embroidery to sculpture and site-specific work. She was awarded the 15th Silpa Bhirasri Creativity Grant by Silpakorn University in 2015.
Call 02-020-2888 or email pbk@peninsula.com.
