a solo exhibition by
Subannakrit Krikum
18 January to 22 February 2025
Opening: Saturday 18 January, from 6 pm
at HEAD HIGH Second Floor, a non-profit Art Space in Chiang Mai
HEAD HIGH Second Floor is pleased to present “TIME MACHINE” – a solo exhibition by Subannakrit Krikum
“Thai Art” has been something in which Subannakrit Krikum has been interested in since childhood. He learned the traditional processes and the stories behind mural paintings in each era through his studies in the Department of Thai Arts at Silpakorn University. From the craft’s rich history, he realizes that “Thai paintings are a reflection of Thai history”. In his own works, Subannakrit brought forward this idea of recording history, reflecting on current social, economical and cultural happenings in Thailand through his own perspective and commentaries.
The traditional Thai painting method begins with the extraction of pigment from hand grounding natural raw materials such as minerals, soil, stone, ore, shells, plants and so on. The process, not only time consuming but also requires expertise to be able to create colors that will appear in the painting with uniquely beautiful effects. Subannakrit creates his “Thai miniature paintings” on teak wood board, packed with fine details which are a combination of stories of beliefs, social values, literature and historical events. The small scale invites the viewers to take time and carefully examine the symbols and philosophies hidden in the picture in the hopes that they can reach the essence behind each piece.
BIOGRAPHY
Date of Birth : April 7 1994 in Nakhon Ratchasima
Education
2013-2017 Bachelor degree of Fine Arts Program in Visual Arts, Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts. Silpakorn University
2021 “Sweet Dystopia”, Joyman Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2022 “SPIRITUAL ANCHOR”, HEAD HIGH Second Floor Gallery, Chiang Mai, Thailand
GROUP EXHIBITION
2018 “RUE” Exhibition , Joyman Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2020 “NEO Thaiism”, Joyman Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2020 “1210 One to Ten”, Joyman Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand
2023 “ RISE OF PRIDE ”, River City, Bangkok ,Thailand
2023 “Traditions Transformed”, ATT19,Bangkok, Thailand
2024 “The Many Faces of Thai Art”, Vogue Thailand, Table, Bangkok
2024 “Homeward Bound” ,Ming Artspace, Bangkok, Thailand
2024 “The 100th aniversary celebration of the Trinity collection ”,Cartier Art House, Singapore
For more information, please contact:
Head High Second Floor (New Address)
28/1 Singharat Rd. T.Si Phum A.Muang, Old Town, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200
+66 61 686 0660 hello@head-high-second-floor.com www.head-high-second-floor.com
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