Art practices of two eras are presented by two veteran artists during "The Archetype and The Avant-Garde: Luminous Journey" which is running at La Lanta Fine Art, until June 7.
Print on paper by Pongpan Suriyapat. (Photo courtesy of La Lanta Fine Art)
The exhibition demonstrates the co-existence of tradition and innovation as seen through a new series of The Wheel Of Law by national artist Preecha Thaothong and artwork produced by Generative Systems by artist and architect Pongpan Suriyapat.
Each artwork of The Wheel Of Law series is created with traditional Thai craftmanship depicting the Buddhism belief that the human body comprises of four natural elements -- earth, water, wind and fire. The three Wheels Of Law are displayed in chronological order demonstrating the artistry skills of the Ayutthaya, early Rattanakosin and late Rattanakosin periods.
Pongpan, meanwhile, uses Generative Systems in his art practice. The programme enables the creation of art without the artist's direct involvement in producing physical works.
By relying on predetermined rules, such as mathematical equations, computer algorithms, or natural factors, Generative Systems can generate various forms of art. The art produced with the method is beyond the direct control of the artist and the result can be unpredictable yet fascinating. Pongpan combines the idea of light and shadow in architecture, that Prof Preecha is well known for, with the scientific principle of light. Considering the intrinsic quality of light such as reflection, refraction, diffraction of wave, he presents visual aesthetics in a form of art installation that is capable of conveying the same messages of life and nature as in Preecha's traditional artwork.
La Lanta Fine Art is located at N22 Art Warehouse, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin 22 and opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
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