Since the opening of Yelo House in August, this café-meets-gallery-meets-workshop space has been holding timely exhibitions and activities for those with an interest in arts and crafts but who don't necessarily seek out the gallery scene in Bangkok.
While relying heavily on powerhouse names, the exhibitions held s
An image from 'Kawee's Flowers'. photo courtesy of Yelo House
o far in Yelo have succeeded in their goal to attract and please a wider audience.
Kicking off on Thursday, Yelo's next exhibition featuring the works of Kawee Laksanasakulchai is likely to draw in fashion-savvy crowds.
Kawee, a Thai fashion-stylist-turned-artist, is mostly known through his works and collaboration with Praew magazine and other international titles. His paintings, however, are rarely seen outside the walls of his house.
"Kawee's Flowers" is a reflection on his 20-year career in the fashion and magazine industry and the sum of his influences. From avant-garde designers to gothic revivalists such as the late Alexander McQueen, all find themselves intricately woven into Kawee's delicate works.
Pastel-coloured flowers set against dark backgrounds give away Kawee's vision.
Running until Jan 21, the exhibition well reflects where Yelo stands amid the marketing, design and advertising world. It's therefore no surprise that the space showcases the creativity of these industries, either through exhibitions or stylists markets and fairs.
As the year comes to a close, fewer art spaces are launching new exhibitions. For those looking for art installations with a biting edge and a staunch critique of history and politics, look no further than VER Gallery, currently showcasing the work of Arin Rungjang presented at Documenta this year, and Jedsada Tangtrakulwong's "Eclipse" at H Gallery in Sathon.
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