WHAT'S ON : ART EXHIBITIONS

WHAT'S ON : ART EXHIBITIONS

Chinese paintings

Gallery 55, 2nd floor

Alma Link Bldg, Soi Chidlom

Phloen Chit Road, tel 02-655-2588

10am-6pm Mon-Fri, until Jan 18

- "Born in Da '70s" features paintings by a group of Chinese artists including Jin Yangping, Sun Yao, Xie Caomin, Yu Xuhong and Zhang Ping. The exhibition celebrates the gallery's 7th anniversary.

Watercolour pilgrimage

City Gallery, Siam City Hotel

Si Ayutthaya Road, tel 02-247-0123

Daily 10am-8pm, until Jan 18

- "Serenity - Ocean, Mountains and Temples" sees watercolours by Ittirit and Chutarat Witaya. Most of the paintings depict the simplicity of rural life - villagers in Chiang Rai and Krabi, and the temples of Chaiya and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Part of the proceeds will support the construction of a temple in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom.

Chinese women artists

Tang Contemporary Art, Unit B-28

Silom Galleria Bldg, Silom Road

Tel 02-630-1114

11am-7pm Mon-Sat, until Jan 18

- "Women in a Society of Double-Sexuality" sees paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and mixed-media art by 13 distinguished Chinese women artists.

Mixed media

Art Centre, 7th floor

Centre of Academic Resources

Chulalongkorn University

Tel 02-218-2964/5

9am-7pm Mon-Fri,

9am-4pm Sat, until Jan 20

- "In the Eyes of the World" features an on-going mixed media series by Florence-based artist Lino Centi.

Sweet and sour

100 Tonson Gallery, Soi Tonson

Phloen Chit Road, tel 02-684-1527

11am-7pm Thur-Sun, until Jan 28

- "Little More Sweet, Not Too Sour" sees sculptures, installations, prints and drawings by Yayoi Kusama, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, Louise Bourgeois and Pinaree Sanpitak who reflect on femininity.


Muse of light

Kathmandu Photo Gallery, near Indian temple

Silom Road, tel 02-234-6700

11am-7pm Sun-Tue, until Jan 28

- In "Luminosity: The Muse of Light", Charles Freeland showcases photographic works that trace the intersection of light and time.

Myths and tales

Rotunda Gallery, Neilson Hays Library

Surawong Road, tel 02-233-1731

9:30am-5pm Tue-Sun, until Jan 30

- "The Ideal Not The Reality" sees the latest paintings by Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng. Taking inspiration from myths and tales, he often uses the male physique and flowers as his themes when in pursuit of aesthetic beauty.

Abstract borders

Timothy Yarger Fine Art Gallery

Promenade Decor, Witthayu Road

Tel 02-655-0882

10:30am-6pm Mon-Sat, until Jan 31

- "Light/Shadow" presents a collection of works by American landscape painter Curtis Phillips, whose landscapes border on the abstract.

Isaan idyll

H Gallery, Sathon Soi 12

Tel 01-310-4428

Noon-6pm Thur-Sat, until Jan 31

- "Si Saket" features new paintings by Mitree Parahom, who extols the virtues of agrarian life in his native Si Saket through portrayals of Isaan farm folk. The works reveal the humble dignity and camaraderie of these rugged cultivators and their bond with nature.

Graffiti kids

Si-Am Art Space Gallery

Soi Sansuk Tai, Rama IV Road

Tel 02-671-6878

1-6:30pm Wed-Fri,

9am-7pm Sat-Sun, until Jan 31

- "Keep On Keeping On" sees graffiti paintings by 6 Thai youths who call themselves the Rebellion. The works reflect their identity as influenced by the influx of westernisation in Thai society.

Artistic treasures

3rd floor, exhibition area

Amari Watergate Hotel

Phetchaburi Road, tel 02-653-9000

Daily 9am-9pm, until Jan 31

- "Discover the Artist's Treasure" sees works by a group of travelling artists including Wut Rattanakaosul, Surapol Pittayasakul, Teeraparp Ajsongkram, Swai Jitsom and Wanna Yookon. Part of the proceeds will go to the Foundation for the Blind.

Six decades of Thai art

Queen's Gallery

Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue

Tel 02-281-5360/1

10am-7pm Thur-Tue, until Feb 11

- The "Art in the Reign of King Rama IX: Six Decades of Thai Art" puts on show more than 300 works by Thai artists of each decade. The show also includes a painting and a photo taken by the King himself. The exhibition shows how Thai art has prospered during the reign of HM King Rama IX.

NY Chinatown

Eat Me Art Restaurant

Soi Phi Phat 2, off Convent Road

Tel 02-238-0931

Daily 3pm-1am, until Feb 11

- "Lower East" presents colour photos taken in New York City's Chinatown by Pichan Kietsrichart. These contemplative works of multiple visual images reflected in glass examine the Chinese diaspora in Manhattan's Lower East Side.

Art collection

Liam's Gallery, Pratamnak Road

Banglamung, Pattaya

Tel 038-251-808

10am-7pm Tue-Sun, until Feb 14

- "Liam's Collection" puts on show and sale contemporary paintings by a number of Thai and foreign artists including Tawatchai Homthong, Warawut Intorn, Angkrit Ajchariyasophon, Christian Tamondong, Li Xiaofeng, Komkrit Mekmok, Chawal Prapaithong and more.

Money sculptures

Tadu Contemporary Art, 7th floor

Barcelonamotor Bldg, Tiam Ruam Mit Road

Tel 02-645-2461

10:30am-6:30pm Mon-Sat, until Feb 24

- "Sitting (Money) 2004-2006" sees 365 sculptures made of Thai banknotes by Kamin Lertchaiprasert, who presents what is going on in each day through phrases on the sculptures. The exhibition asks viewers to look for the real value of things.

Dedicated to Thai silk

Jim Thompson House Museum

Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama I Road

Tel 02-612-6740

Daily 9am-5pm, until March 22

- In "Lost in the City", Navin Rawanchaikul explores Jim Thompson's life and his dedication to Thai silk. There's also puppet show performances daily from 1-4pm, except Tue and Thur.

Artistic tribute

Nan Riverside Art Gallery

Muang district, Nan, tel 054-798-046

Jan 12-Feb 4, 10am-5:30pm Wed-Sun

- "Memoirs to the King" sees a collection of contemporary works created by a group of 80 Thai artists. The exhibition aims to honour HM the King's dedication to the country throughout his 60-year reign.

Ugly new face

Hu'u Gallery, 1st and 2nd floors

The Ascott Sathorn

187 Sathon Tai Road

Tel 02-676-6673

Jan 12-March 15, daily 12-3pm, 5pm-1am

- In "Memoirs: Thailand As It Was And Is", photographer Ohm Phanphiroj documents how a unique way of life is threatened by an ugly transformation as old lifestyles and customs are being lost to Westernisation. The opening is on Jan 12 at 8pm.

Buddhist faith

La Lanta Fine Art, Baan Silom

Silom Soi 19, tel 02-266-9180/1

Jan 16-31, 10am-9pm Tue-Fri

Noon-9pm Sat, noon-7pm Sun

- In "Buddhism Faith", Chaiwat Kamfun presents symbolic artwork linked to faith and belief in Buddhist teachings. The paintings see common Buddhist objects such as the lotus and auspicious creatures taken from images inscribed on Buddha's relic footprint.

Violence and materialism

Number 1 Gallery, B 15

Silom Galleria Bldg, Silom Road

Tel 02-630-3381

Jan 18-Feb 3, 10am-7pm Mon-Sat

- "Parallel Universe" presents pieces by 2 award winning artists - Kiatanan Iamchan and Tonuphon En-on. Kiatanan's cartoon-style paintings portray the violence in society, while Tonuphon's murals reflect how local arts are being threatened by materialism. The opening is on Jan 18 at 6pm.

Art for breakfast

High Tide Restaurant

Anantara Resort Koh Samui

Surat Thani, tel 077-428-300

Jan 20-31, daily 8:30am-10pm

- Inspired by culture, nature and his religious beliefs, renowned Samui artist Sittipong Sookaton will showcase his paintings of Buddha images and scenic views of Koh Samui. Throughout his 12-day exhibition, every morning from 8-11am, the artist will discuss his inspiration and love of art with restaurant guests.

Bangkok Post
Friday January 12, 2007