Ouroboros and a traditional Thai folk game are the sources of inspiration for four Thai artists who will present their conceptual installation art during "Ouroboros -- Ngu-Kin-Hang" at Bridge Art Space from Friday until March 9.
Referring to an ancient symbol depicting a snake eating its own tail, ouroboros symbolises the cycle of birth and rebirth, destruction and growth and the cyclical nature of reality. The term is compared with a favourite game of Thai children, ngu kin hang, or tail-eating snake.
Influenced by the aforementioned concept, the four artists -- Torwong Wutthiwong, Phornphop Sittirak, Prasert Yodkaew and Satit Raksasri -- came up with their own ways to portray their memories that always end up in a cycle.
Artwork by Prasert Yodkaew. photos courtesy of Bridge Art Space
Torwong's option of turning bits and pieces into keepsakes represents the notion of piecing together memories, with the aim of triggering thoughts about situations and stories to be questioned and critically thought of as if they were souvenirs from the past.
The reality and everyday life of Phornphop is presented through Still - life in 2018 and Daily Life Sound And Image 2018. Both works depict how lives are being manipulated and stuck in the notion of propaganda that can't be avoided or escaped.
Prasert's Nightmare is difficult to envision. It shows that nightmares are easier for us to recollect than other kinds of dreams. The work also tells a story of feeling trapped, and other emotions and thoughts.
Through his art work titled No One, Sound Of Silence, Satit questions the solitude and quiet voices of people in particular places, and the obstacles that mean that even if you scream at the top of your lungs, you are still not heard.
The opening reception is on Friday at 6pm and will stay open until midnight as part of Galleries' Night Bangkok 2018. Bridge Art Space is on Charoen Krung Road and is open Wednesday to Monday, 10am-8pm.
