Ubiquitous Japanese pop culture is portrayed through art by four Thai artists during “Not Exactly A-No-Ne” at 333Gallery, until July 30.
The is a group exhibition by Ravit Teutvongse, Prinya Sirisinsuk aka Benzilla, Nateepol Charoenthurayont, and Chalat Kanjaratanakorn whose artistic inspiration is rooted in the visual culture emerging from Japanese pop culture, which has profoundly impacted their daily life and left indelible imprints on their memories.
Their artistic process, spanning over six months, has facilitated the exploration and evolution of personal interests, creative styles, and concepts. The resulting work presents a unique blend of personal styles with a keen reflection of current Thai society experiences.
It incorporates diverse art forms like abstract paintings, mixed-media pieces, character design narratives, prints and paintings infused with Japanese manga influences, and photography exploring the interplay between internal emotions and external circumstances.
The term “A-No-Ne” was once a popular phrase among Thai teens, denoting a pure, innocent, and soft image drawn from cartoon characters and actresses featured in Japanese dramas and films.
As the artists’ experiences matured over time, their perspectives shifted towards more intricate societal and environmental aspects. Their works capture a range of emotions from joy to sorrow, hidden within intricate layers of artistic forms and images, each unique to the respective artist.
333Gallery is located at Warehouse 30, Charoen Krung 30 and opens Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
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