A reflection of the fragility of life
The greatness of nature and the fragility of life are reflected in a meaningful art piece called Gravity Of Thoughts at The Peninsula Bangkok, Charoen Nakhon Road, until March 31.
This is a new fabric installation by Narissara Pianwimungsa, an artist-in-residence, who bringsthe art of embroidery to life through multiple touchpoints at the riverfront hotel.
She took inspiration from her feelings about the power of nature along with her chaotic state of mind as aresult of the Covid-19 pandemic, which hasbrought with it an unprecedented effect on public health and the economy. Back then, Narissara was in pur
after the waves of fear and panic disappeared. Every time she got on a river-crossing ferry, shecould feel the power of nature remain the same, despite the countless circumstances that life throws at humanity.
Sometimes the stream appears gentle, while at othertimesit is harsh. She started to wonder about the balance of the stream and life and expressed her ideas through her fabric installation.
It consists of a sculpture made of calicoes hanging from the ceiling, so the meticulous weight ensures its balance is precise. Its shape was inspired by ripples onthe surface of water.
Her three other embroidery works are displayed at the hotel’s Lobby and Artist Studio.
A graduate with a Master’s of Fine Arts from Silpakorn University, Narissara has various and diverse approaches to her art from drawing, painting and embroidery to sculptureand site-specific work. She was
awardedthe 15th Silpa Bhirasri Creativity Grantby Silpakorn University in 2015.