WHAT'S ON

ART EXHIBITIONS

Confused gender

Number 1 Gallery, Silom Galleria Building

Silom Road, tel 02-630-3381

10am-7pm Mon-Sat, until Feb 7

- "He Is the Most Beautiful Lady II" sees pastel and oil paintings by Chakaphan Rattanachan, who explores the stories of transvestite cabaret dancers in flashy bright colours.

Seashell dreams

Jungceylon shopping complex

Patong Beach, Phuket

Tel 02-807-0178

Daily 11am-8pm, until Feb 8

- "A Dream of Seashell" presents a collection of acrylic on canvas paintings by Acharn Somchai Watcharasombat, who employs seashells as subject matter to reflect the value of the sea in an idealistic style.

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, Phra Tamnak Road

Pattaya, tel 038-251-808

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

- "Liam's Collection" puts on show and sale over 300 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. The open house takes place every Fri at 6pm.

Abstract and distracting

Gallery Opium, 315/26 Thepprasit Road

Bang Lamung, Pattaya City, Chon Buri

Tel 038-303-040

9am-5pm Mon-Sat, until Feb 17

- "Abstract Distractions" sees abstract photos by Juliette de Salle. Also on display are acrylic paintings by Belgian artist Paul de Blieck.

Wall of faces

Tang Contemporary Art, Unit B-28

Silom Galleria Bldg, Silom Road

Tel 02-630-1114

11am-7pm Mon-Sat, until Feb 17

- "Ordinary/Extrordinary" sees a series of black and white portraits by photo-artist Manit Sriwanichpoom. His subjects are etched by a simple but dramatic light that brings out the uniqueness of each one person.

Reined emotions

Ardel Gallery of Modern Art

99/45 Bella Ville, Boromratchonnanee Road

Thawi Watthana, Tel 02-422-2092

10am-6:30pm Tue-Sat,

9:30am-5:30pm Sun, until Feb 18

- "Archa (Horse)" sees sculptures, mezzotints, drawings and paintings by Singapore-based Thai artist Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul, who uses the horse as a subject matter when addressing human emotions.

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.

Cyclical nature

Rotunda Gallery, Neilson Hays Library

Surawong Road, tel 02-233-1731

9:30am-5pm Tue-Sun, until Feb 27

- "Eternity" sees new oil paintings by award-winning artist Naret Yamaharn, who portrays the change and the cyclical nature of life in both abstract and figurative styles.

Art in question

Bangkok University Gallery

Rama IV Road, tel 02-350-3626

9:30am-7pm Tue-Sat, until Feb 28

- "School of Bangkok: Who and Where Are We in This Contemporary Era 2007" sees artworks, articles and documentary by a group of 16 art instructors and art students. The lecture on "Glocalization" by Chaiyan Chaiyaporn is scheduled for Feb 10 from 1-4pm.

Thai hearts

Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok

Phahon Yothin Road

Tel 02-937-2222 ext 4277

Daily 10am-9pm, until Feb 28

- "Thailand's Heart" sees a collection of acrylic paintings by Jay Surasen, who's renowned for his using Chinese brush on canvas. Some of his impressionist paintings are inspired by Thai people's love and loyalty to their beloved king. Part of the proceeds from sale of the works will go to the Chaipattana Foundation.

Charity art

Rim Suan Gallery, 12th floor

Grand Mercure Fortune Hotel

Ratchadaphisek Road

Tel 02-641-1500 ext 1102

Daily 10am-10pm, until Feb 28

- "Painting of Love for the Crippled" sees oil, watercolour and ink paintings by a group of 14 art teachers whom portray scenery, lifestyle, culture and architecture. The artists include Asanee Choo-arun, Thana Hemwongsa and Kaisorn Prasert.

Video art

Art Centre, 7th floor

Centre of Academic Resources

Chulalongkorn University

Tel 02-218-2964/5

9am-7pm Mon-Fri,

9am-4pm Sat, until March 6

- "Streetworks: Inside Outside Yokohama" sees video works by 2 leading Australian video artists - Shaun Gladwell and Craig Walsh. Curator and arts writer David Broker will give a talk on the exhibition on Feb 2 at 1pm.

Ugly new face

Hu'u Gallery, 1st and 2nd floors

The Ascott Sathorn, Sathon Tai Road

Tel 02-676-6673

Daily 12-3pm, 5pm-1am, until March 15

- 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.

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.

Meaningful art

Art Republic, Peninsula Plaza

Ratchadamri Road, tel 02-652-1801

11am-7pm Tue-Sat, until March 31

- In "17th Parallel", Somboon Hormtienthong presents his latest series of artpieces, which portray an inner dialogue of a divided soul. Only his acrylic on paper paintings are on show at the Art Republic, the oil on canvas paintings and sculptures can be seen at H Gallery during the same exhibition period.

Contemporary Thai Indian

La Lanta Fine Art, Baan Silom

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

Feb 2-20, 10am-9pm Tue-Fri,

noon-7pm Sat-Sun

- "Thai Indian Contemporary" features works by 14 Thai and Indian artists, who reflect the blend of regional culture as well as the infusion of modern society. The works include paintings, sculptures, printings, ceramics, textiles and mixed media works. The reception is on Feb 2 at 6pm.

Thai paintings

Amari Watergate Hotel

3rd floor, exhibition area

Phetchaburi Road, Tel 02-653-9000

Feb 7-28, daily 9am-9pm

- "New Siam Arts: Tri-Oungsaism" sees watercolour and oil paintings by Yossanan Yammuang, president of Art Centre of Suan Sunantha Rajabhat University. His works depict traditional Thai culture during the Rattanakosin era. Also on show are works by honorary artists Pratueng Emcharoen, Suchart Wongthong, Teerasak Wongkamnan, Ekanij Nirajpai and Pan Buapradit. Part of the proceeds will go to Rajaprajanugroh Foundation. The opening is on Feb 7 at 6:30pm.

Paintings and sculptures

Number 1 Gallery, B 15

Silom Galleria Bldg, Silom Road

Tel 02-630-3381

Feb 8-March 3, 10am-7pm Mon-Sat

- "Retrospective" sees a collection of paintings created over 25 years by Alongkorn Lauwatthana, who studied Fine Arts at Santiniketan University in India. Also on show are sculptures and pieces from the latest collection that have never been exhibited before. The opening is on Feb 8 at 6pm.

Minds and subconsciousness

Japan Foundation Art Space

Sermmit Building, Asoke Road

Tel 02-260-8560/4

Feb 9-March 3

9am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat

- "The Installation Series of Untitled 2007" sees works by young Thai artist Sarawut Chutiwongpeti, who uses sculptures, mixed media installation, found objects and video art to reflect people's minds and subconsciousness. The opening is on Feb 8 at 6:30pm.

Bangkok Post
Friday February 02, 2007