Artwork from 35 of Thailand's top artists makes the exhibition titled "Time-lapse: Reflecting On Thai Art", which runs from today until April 25 at 333 Anywhere Gallery.
The pieces in the exhibition are from a private collection of the Thai Art Collector Association.
This is a sequel to a previous exhibition and draws on the same concept. For this show, the aim is to present works that many consider being from old masters, alongside contemporary pieces, with the belief that art is a tool for artists to express internal thoughts and creativity about themselves or their surroundings using whatever is available. It also reflects on life and how every artist is a contemporary of his or her time.
Works in this exhibition are grouped under three themes, "Body And Mind", "Changing World", and "Elements". By focusing on themes instead of timeline, there may be less dissimilarity between artists from different generations than what was previously assumed.
One of the challenges of organising this event was selecting themes that would cover most of the collection. The group selected works that best fit those themes. Since many works have multi-faceted and complex layers that cannot be easily categorised, what is on display is artwork that most strongly captures or best represents that topic.
333 Anywhere Art Gallery
Under the theme "Body And Mind", Chalood Nimsamer uses the female body to portray women's roles and societal expectations. Meanwhile, other female artists use female body parts for self-expression and documentation, such as works by Pinaree Sanpitak which symbolise nature and nurture, and Imhathai Suwatthanasilp, who explores her mental and physical condition. There is also Nuriya Waji presenting an image of Muslim women against the backdrop of conflict in the South.
Under the topic "Changing World", Chakrabhand Posayakrit captures the scenario in a work that presents Thai and Chinese plays for Western audiences. Meanwhile, Montien Boonma opts to use every day traditional Thai objects to represent the transformation that has taken place from past to present, while Tawee Nandakwang captures Bangkok amid its rapid evolution.
Under the subject "Elements", artworks are non-representational and focus on direct expression, working processes, materials, shapes, composition, colour and form. The artists here find their aesthetic sensibility from the most basic elements and essences of art and its process.
We also have the likes of artist Udomsak Krisanamis using everyday objects to create complex patterns and grids, while Inson Wongsam finds beauty and inspiration in natural materials and his sculpture is an emphasis on features and forms.
For more information call 09-268-20990. Admission fee of 100 baht will be charged at the entrance.
