Art viewers are invited to explore the impact of human choices on morals in a solo exhibition by Silpathorn artist Sakarin Krue-on, which is running at Moca Bangkok until Jan 23.
His self-titled exhibition showcases thought-provoking works that encourage a deeper look into humanity, highlighting the effect of human actions on others.
The centrepiece is Monument Of An Awakening Era that features white porcelain deer antlers emerging from a dark basin of water. The installation serves as a poignant reminder of how human greed has led to the extinction of magnificent animals, posing a looming threat to our habitat.
Other artworks on display touch on ethical issues on a different level, namely the prioritisation of self-interest against the idea of pursuing ethical principles.
A huge tapestry hanging from the ceiling, Upside Down depicts a tiger-hunting scene based on an old Indian miniature drawing. The piece is a rich exploration of cultural heritage and ethics, using symbolism to convey complex ideas and provoke contemplation on themes like the effects of human actions in a comparison between tradition and contemporaneity.
Kra-Tua Taeng Suea is a video installation inspired by a once-celebrated traditional folktale depicting a tiger hunt in the southern regions of Thailand.
Lotus Pod, meanwhile, represents a meaningful and symbolic flower for Buddhist spirituality. However, its harsh shape resembles a bullet. This artwork captures the contradiction between the peaceful principles espoused by the cultural and religious heritage of Thailand and the rigidity of the actual social and political structure.
Moca Bangkok is on Kamphaeng Phet 6 and opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Visit mocabangkok.com or call 02-016-5666.
