Photographs of flowers from the borderland area are representation of fragmented memories from war. Marisa Srijanpleang's first solo exhibition, "Blooms With The Wind Blows", presents her story through photographs of flowers from the Thai-Cambodian border area. She sought out these flowers, which grow along the refugee route, while also seeking out stories of people affected by the Cambodian genocide, including her own family.
"Blooms With The Wind Blows", Hop Photo Gallery, Seacon Square Srinakarin, uses photographs of flowers to tell the tale of ordinary people blown away by the gales of history to a different place, which led Marisa to explore her family's history affected by war.
A native of Surin province, Marisa is interested in the rural areas along the Thai-Cambodian border area since it intertwines with her life. She focuses on the lives of people residing in the border region, where the lines between nations blur. Her interests led her to study local history, marginalised people, the impact of the war, and the resilience of people and community.
Expressing her exploration through art in various forms, she observes Thai-Khmer local traditions, the nuances of daily life, family memories and individual stories.
The exhibition runs from May 4 to July 21 at Hop Photo Gallery, Seacon Square Srinakarin. Visit facebook.com/hubofphotographybangkok.
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