Let’s find out what are interesting art exhibitions in Weekly Explore this week!
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Start with the “Bitter Squeeze” exhibition by A Kid From Yesterday with Pop-style and cool characters. Next is an exhibition "Bliss" by twin brothers from Bhutan, Tashi Dendup and Ugyen Samdrup, inspired by Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism to convey artworks with exquisite beauty. Then, flying to England to visit the “Month” exhibition by Sho Shibuya, an artist and designer who has fostered a ritualistic creative practice of painting the morning sunrise on the cover of The New York Times. There are more astonishing exhibitions waiting for you to discover.
Sho Shibuya’s first exhibition with Unit London examines our perceptions of time through the use of painting as a daily ritual. Month presents a visual diary of the artist’s work from a period between January and May 2023, featuring thirty paintings and one sculpture also comprising thirty paintings.
Using the New York Times as a canvas, Shibuya paints the image of a sunrise on each newspaper’s front cover. Each of these artworks represents a single day, aiming to demonstrate our varying perceptions of different timeframes; a single day can feel long, or monumental, or it can simply feel unremarkable. Despite the inherently divisive nature of front-page news, Month offers the unifying motif of a sunrise to keep our daily lives in perspective.
Location: Unit London, London Hours : 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Monday-Saturday), 12.00- 6.00 pm (Sunday)
For more details : https://unitlondon.com/
Photo Credit: Unit London
In the exhibition “REASON and NATURE,” Noppanan observes the structure of nature and portrays it in a straightforward manner. His serene painting comprises repetitive movements that have become the artist’s identity. Most of Noppanan’s inspiration comes from Zen and Buddhist philosophy that emphasizes on nature. The paintings do not contain any human figures as the natural scenery by itself already presents a form of life that makes reference to body, breath and movement.
Location: La Lanta Fine Art Hours : 10:00 am– 7:00 pm (closed on Sunday and Monday)
For more details: https://web.facebook.com/lalantafineart
Photo credit: La Lanta Fine Art
“Bliss” presents a collection of artworks inspired by Vajrayana Buddhism (Tantric Buddhism), psychedelics, shamanism, and the tangible and intangible culture of Bhutan.
Bliss, in Sanskrit, is known as Mahasukha, which means immortal pleasure or supreme bliss. It is the highest state of Buddhist perfection that transcends the realm of being and the changing world; a state of mind that is free from rational thinking and social customs and rituals. In order to generate compassion for sentient beings through contemplation and practice, it is important to understand the true meaning of bliss.
Bhutan’s tangible culture– traditional paintings, sculptures, textiles, and temples– and intangible culture– such as the knowledge, wisdom, practice, and oral transmission of Buddhism, which are tools for the exploration of consciousness– inspire the works in this exhibition. In bold colors and free-style patterns, the artists combine traditional icons and symbols with realistic or semi-realistic portraits to explore concepts such as non-duality, consciousness, and compassion.
The human figures depicted in the selection of portraits are symbols of the innate warrior spirit that all human beings possess. By recognizing the warrior spirit– which is cultivated through the basic goodness of the awakened mind– all can become warriors in the battle against both inner and outer obstacles. All of the portraits are works of imagination, and most of them feature women, who represent wisdom and energy and embody humanity and divinity in feminine form. They are the guardians of spiritual practice.
Location: River City Bangkok Hours: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm For more details: https://web.facebook.com/RiverCityBangkok
Photo credit: River City Bangkok
The exhibition began on a difficult day for the artist, as she sat and contemplated the surrounding nature, as usually did. However, on that day, observing the falling leaves was different from every other time she had looked. The words "Aren't we just like those leaves? That's how life is" emerged within her mind.
As the artist engaged in a conversation with herself, she observed the ever-changing nature with a deeper understanding and a gradually lightening burden of emotions. The artist recalled the words of Epictetus, a Greek philosopher, who said, “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them. It’s not what happens to you, react to it that matters.” When we understand, accept and look at things without excessive judgment or negativity, we will discover that “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.”
Because everything is not under our control, and what we often don't realize is that "when we let go, small gaps are created. Gaps for continued existence, not for loss but for us to grow."
Location: Xspace Gallery Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. (closed on Sunday) For more details: https://web.facebook.com/Xspaceartgallery
Photo credit: Xspace Gallery
The artist Atjima Jaroenchit has a fondness for observing the color blue and is eager to understand its impact on the human psyche within the realm of psychology. What does it symbolize? How does one feel when immersed in a blue environment and its captivating aura? This curiosity has led to the artist creating a series of seascape paintings that beautifully reflect the ethereal atmosphere of the celestial sky.
The psychological significance of the color blue is deeply rooted in our emotional connections to various forms of water. From the vastness of the sea to the immensity of the ocean, blue evokes a sense of tranquility akin to a serene morning. Additionally, light blue is often associated with innocence, purity, and generosity. While the profound azure hue symbolizes intellect, authority, and wisdom, various studies have indicated that the color blue is associated with the practice of Vipassana meditation, evoking a sense of serenity, tranquility, and composure, allowing one to effortlessly maintain command over any given situation. Esteemed researchers assert that blue is the epitome of profundity, acting as a flawless conduit for attaining ultimate aspirations.
The meanings attributed to the color blue by the artist revolve around its ability to help clarify one's emotions. The image of tides symbolizes the ever-changing nature of life, a concept that aligns with the teachings of impermanence in Dharma, as realized through the practice of Vipassana meditation. Surprisingly, blue is closely associated with these ideas. The artist's independent career paths have enabled her to truly understand the concept of "freedom," where she is not bound by external influences or constraints. This sense of freedom fills her with joy, cheerfulness, and a desire to express herself freely. At the same time, she is also acquainted with the tranquility, seclusion, and simplicity that are inherent in a quiet way of life. She wishes to convey a sense of cleanliness, clarity, purity, transparency, and light, as well as depth and firmness. Each of these qualities is meant to represent the various dimensions of blue.
Location: 333Gallery, Warehouse 30
Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed on Monday) For more details: https:// web.facebook.com/333GalleryGroup
Photo credit: 333Gallery
In a solo exhibition with emerging Thai contemporary pop artist A Kid From Yesterday, ‘Bitter Squeeze’, the artist delves into the complexities of human emotions and the boundaries they impose on us.
Within the artist’s paintings, beauty manifests through a fusion of satire and humour to engage with the audience. This artistic approach allows him to share his perspective freely, inviting viewers to contemplate their own emotional landscapes.
Location: Aurum Gallery Hours: 10:00 am– 7:00 pm (closed on Monday and Tuesday) For more details: https://web.facebook.com/AurumArtGallery
Photo credit: Aurum Gallery
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