
Mary Pakinee Thai, b. 1992
Life on Mars , 2023
Pencil, Graphite, Pan Pastel on Washi paper and Acrylic rod
310 x 20 cm
Booth B1 : ASEAN - KOREA INNOVATIVE
I usually start by exploring my personal experiences. I have a curious personality, I prefer to explore myself, my thoughts, and the things around me. My mind is always asking...
I usually start by exploring my personal experiences. I have a curious personality, I prefer to explore myself, my thoughts, and the things around me. My mind is always asking questions and seeking answers. So, I think ‘Life’ led me to the 'Blank period'. I'm confused with everything that's going on. I don't understand what is happening now. It is like I have a big question mark on my forehead. No matter how much I try to find an answer, I never get what I feel is a satisfactory answer.I take this situation and expand it to become a work. Because I believe that what happened is nothing new. There is always a part of something called the “collective unconscious”. After continuing to research, I came across an issue that can explain this state of my being. It's flesh and spirit, which is a classic topic about the crux of human life. So I divided the work into 2 parts.The first is a stack of boxes and crates. This part is representative of the flesh. I like the phrase “People carry different burdens,” thus I use crates to represent those burdens that carry the weight of past experiences. Each piece has its own story to explore further that I try to represent the stories of my past 30 years. The second part, the desert drawing, has always been a symbol of the journey. It’s a place where none can find themselves and lose themselves all at once. It’s a place where the journey is not only physical but also spiritual.For this work, I wanted the two worlds to have a dialogue with each other. It may not be a big conversation that drives politics or society. But for me, understanding and acknowledging our existence is valued.
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