BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY

Orawan Arunrak

THE 4 FOUNDATIONS

BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY

is proud to present The 4 Foundations, a contemplative new exhibition by Orawan Arunrak, which probes the depths of presence and awareness in the tapestry of everyday life.

The gallery welcomes visitors to explore its transformed space, now serving as a training room where individuals can practice and prepare themselves for the uncertainties of the world.

In The 4 Foundations, Arunrak presents an odyssey that traverses the terrain of personal and shared experiences through an intricate melding of visual and auditory elements, marking a continuation of her ongoing dialogue with both the self and the collective unconscious. Woven into the fabric of the space, the four cardinal pillars of Mindfulness, Perception, Mentality, and Form offer a reflective mirror to the audience by serving as a guide on a profound journey of self-discovery and personal development

The exhibition is a testament to adaptation and the search for connection in times of silence and solitude. Arunrak’s work unfolds as a series of vignettes—each a chapter in a larger story of resilience and introspection. The artworks, ranging from paintings and audio installations to embodied sculptures, coalesce to form a gestalt that captures the essence of the artist’s quest that she now seeks to relay to audiences.

Arunrak transforms the gallery into a living, breathing entity where the ambient sounds of life—church bells, the cadence of a washing machine, and the unceasing undertones of a bustling city —merge with the visual stimuli. The tactility of silicon forms derived from massage implements, signify the profound connection between the body and its practices, reiterated by paintings employing massage techniques in their creation as well.

Meditation cushions and curtains, both embroidered with patterns that echo the rhythms of breathing, carve out a space for contemplation

Her employment of skin-tone colors and the incorporation of soil textures across the various elements reflect a constant reference to the body, grounding the ethereal concepts of the exhibition in the corporeal. The orange lights, reminiscent of warmth, complete the sensory experience giving rise to an atmosphere where one can draw vital energy from. The repeated motif of clocks around the space symbolizes its omnipresence in our lives and its synchronization with our personal and architectural spaces.

In such a recontextualization of the everyday object, the clocks invite consideration of time’s flow and memory’s role in distinguishing and counting moments.

The 4 Foundations is an invitation to pause and engage with the elements that shape our daily existence, often unnoticed. It is Arunrak’s call to recognize the profound embedded in the routine, the narratives laced within silence, and the depth of simplicity. Amidst the harmonious interplay between life’s quiet moments and its resonant, chaotic crescendos, the artist charts a course through the layers of consciousness that invite a deeper understanding of self, cultivating in audiences a more empathetic perception of others.

MAIN GALLERY & BOOKSHOP LIBRARY

1 Swan Dive. Boomerang. Mermaid.

One Leg Circle. Cobra. Breaststroke.

Rolling Back. Clam. (2023)

Silicone sculpted using reflexology and physiotherapy tools

17 × 19 × 11.5 cm, 16 × 18 × 14 cm, 10 × 29 × 10 cm, 9 × 21 × 14 cm, 8 × 24 × 7 cm, 23 × 26 × 5 cm, 9 × 19 × 8.2 cm, 16 × 28 × 4 cm

Your space (2023)

12 embroidery on fabric cushions 60 × 60 × 5 cm

Be careful (2023)

Non-slip mat 30 × 30 cm

Repeating Reminding (2023)

Bell ring and washing machine sound, 4 minutes long, playing every 12 mins

2 Clock ( 10 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

3 Clock ( 11 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

4 Clock ( 12 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

5 In - Out #3 (2023)

Embroidery on fabric curtain 241 × 363 cm

BODY HOME (2023)

Single channel video 2 min 57 sec

6 Clock ( 1 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

7 Clock ( 2 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

8 Clock ( 3 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

9 In - Out #1 (2023)

Embroidery on fabric curtain 241 × 363 cm

12 Self Massage (2023)

Acrylic massaged onto linen with fingers 80 × 80 cm

10 Clock ( 4 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

11 Clock ( 5 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

12 Clock ( 6 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

13 In - Out #4 (2023)

Embroidery on fabric curtain 241 × 363 cm

HOME BODY (2023)

Single channel video 2 min 7 sec

14 In - Out #2 (2023)

Embroidery on fabric curtain 241 × 363 cm

Your Building (2023)

Mirror 180 × 180 × 0.6 cm

15 Clock ( 7) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

16 Clock ( 8 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

17 Clock ( 9 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

18 Your form (2023)

Acrylic mirror 278 × 247.5 cm

19

Swan Dive. Boomerang. Mermaid. One Leg Circle. Cobra. Breaststroke. Rolling Back. Clam., + (2023)

Archival pigment ink print on ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl 310gsm, mounted on aluminium with archival tape; pool noodle frame 105 × 87 × 6.5 cm

20 Swan Dive. Boomerang. Mermaid. One Leg Circle. Cobra. Breaststroke. Rolling Back. Clam., x (2023)

Archival pigment ink print on ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl 310gsm, mounted on aluminium with archival tape; pool noodle frame 105 × 87 × 6.5 cm

21 Clock ( 0 ) (2023)

Custom analog clock 28.2(d) × 4.1 cm

THE 4 FOUNDATIONS: HOMEWORK (TALK)

The 4 Foundations: Homework’, a talk by Orawan Arunrak with Pongsakorn Yananissorn, and Kantida Busaba on Saturday January 13, 2024, 15:00–16:00 at BOOKSHOP LIBRARY, BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY.

This talk is an invitation to unravel Orawan Arunrak’s artistic concepts and processes, exploring a myriad of topics. Through the inception of each piece, we meander through the narratives interwoven with the personal experiences of the artist herself and the people encountered along the way, and culminate in the insights gained from works created since 2014 to the present exhibition, ‘The 4 Foundations’.

Joined by independent curator Pongsakorn Yananissorn and artistic practitioner Kantida Busaba. Both have previously collaborated with Arunrak on ‘Rituals on Walking’, a sound walk performance as part of the video and performance art series ‘Ghost2565: Live Without Dead Time’.

Conducted in Thai with a summary translation in English.

THE 4 FOUNDATIONS: MUSCLES DIALOGUE

‘The 4 Foundations: Muscles Dialogue’, an artistic activity by Orawan Arunrak and Kanako Hayashi on Saturday January 13, 2024, 17:00–18:00 at BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY.

Orawan Arunrak invites Berlin-based artist Kanako Hayashi to engage in a live activity featuring a dialogue facilitated by muscle relaxing tools used for calming stress. Together, they explore the fundamentals and functions of muscles and breath through this collaborative learning practice.

Born in 1985 in Bangkok, TH Lives and works in Bangkok and Berlin

Orawan Arunrak’s artwork – largely inspired by her everyday life – encompasses diverse forms such as drawing, painting, and installation, employing tools like pencils, pens, paper, but also photography and the internet. Her practice meticulously engages with local communities, endeavouring to dissolve boundaries between conventional art and non-art spaces.

She navigates through multifaceted terrains of national, cultural, and spiritual identities, crafting pieces that reflect both similarities and divergences of her domiciles in Asia and Europe. Each work transcends visual representation, embodying dialogues and narratives that explore the complex relationships and stories entwined with each unique location and culture, offering viewers insights into the interplay of art, identity, and geography inherent in her oeuvre.

From 2021 to 2022, Arunrak took part in the BPA Berlin program for artists. She has exhibited in institutions such as Sa Sa Art Projects (KH) and KW Institute for Contemporary Art (DE). Arunrak was an artist in residence at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in 2016–17 (DE), LIA -Leipzig- International residency program (2021, DE), Sàn Art Laboratory (2014-15, VN), Pisaot Experimental Residency Program, Sa Sa Art Projects (2014, KH). She has also been widely exhibited internationally, with solo exhibitions in Cambodia, Thailand, Germany, and Japan. Her group presentations of significance include, DREAM OF THE DAY, Ilham Gallery (2022, MY), Nation, Narration, Narcosis, Hamburger Bahnhof (2021, DE), Public Spirits, Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle (2016, PL), amongst others.

THE 4 FOUNDATIONS

Orawan Arunrak

CONCEPT DESIGN: Orawan Arunrak

PRODUCTION: Paraform Studio, Bloom Pro Lab, Be Famed Fabric Co., Ltd.; Pitak Sureechainirun, Bannpandinyen Kansculpture; Kan Kwankaew, Amin Thongchai

INSTALLATION: Paraform Studio; Itsaret Sutthisiri, Tonkao Kwannak, Narupon Piriyapittaya, Charintus Sangroengrith, Attapon Hanskul, Mathus Wattuya, Phurinad Sugtamna

VIDEOGRAPHER: Wolfgang Bellwinkel

VIDEO EDITOR: Abhichon Rattanabhayon

SOUND TECHNICIAN: Phiphattnaphong Wongsombat, Piti Boonsom

POSTER DESIGN: Win Shanokprasith

BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY: Op Sudasna, Supamas Phahulo, Setapa Prommolmard, Kantida Busaba, Kamolkarn Kosolkarn, Kanteera Sanguantung, Chollaphat Nuchthongmuang, Kritthathat Taveetanathada, Sirichart Jitrai, Wichai Ueaareevoralkul, Chutipapha Chaloert

Produced by BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY

Supported by THINKK Studio

Special thanks to: Family and friends, Aunty Da, Ming, Mook, Mee-pooh from V.P. Tower, Wichai Ueaareevoralkul, Wolfgang Bellwinkel, Tom Meddings, Phatarawadee Phataranawik, Napat Vatanakuljaras, Nantawan Arunrak, Kanako Hayashi, Natthapong Samakkaew, Pitak Sureechainirun, Chadchada Tantisiriwat, Komkrit Tepthian, Supattra Juntharaporn, Ho Rui An, Dương Mạnh Hùng, Pongsakorn Yananissorn, Ananta Thitanat, Theresa Kampmeier, Kathrin Brandt, Matthias Sohr, Willem de Rooj, Christina Scheib, Berlin program for artists

LOCATION: Kunstverein Arnsberg, Germany, Stadtbad Schöneberg “Hans Rosenthal” public swimming pool V.P. Tower, Rangnam, Bangkok

BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY

ARTIST

KORAKRIT ARUNANONDCHAI

ORAWAN ARUNRAK

ALEX FACE

DUSADEE HUNTRAKUL

NAWIN NUTHONG

TAE PARVIT

MITI RUANGKRITYA

CHULAYARNNON SIRIPHOL

NAWAPOL THAMRONGRATTANARIT

BEEJOIR

GRISANA EIMEAMKAMOL

GHOST

HO RUI AN

KORNKRIT JIANPINIDNAN

PRATCHAYA PHINTHONG

WISUT PONNIMIT

SOULED OUT STUDIOS

NAVIN RAWANCHAIKUL

TANAT TEERADAKORN

DHANUT TUNGSUWAN

APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL

BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY seeks excellence, supports the emerging, and encourages potential. Believing in no hierarchy of all artistic forms and ideas, the gallery serves multiple objectives of art as advocacy.

The dedicated exhibition-making is distinguished by engaged conversations and researches rooted in the characteristic iteration of preeminent artists. Not only serving as an exhibition space, the gallery is determined to propose new concepts, subjectivities, and social imaginaries through collaborations. Aspiring to support the spirit of youth, the gallery also encourages young practitioners to realize their own capacities in the long term. In addition to exhibition-making, BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY also celebrates and collaborates with artists whose practices involve the time-honored method of printing.

Founded by Akapol Op Sudasna and Supamas Phahulo in 2015, BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY has fused conversations, communities, and cultural plurality into a hybrid of project space and commercial gallery situated in the heart of Bangkok city.

2016

In partnership with STUDIO 150, BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY co-founded BANGKOK ART BOOK FAIR.

2018

The gallery founded OPEN FIELD, a non-profit organization, to support knowledge production and contemporary culture. Ghost:2561 is the first initiative supported by OPEN FIELD.

2019

The BOOKSHOP LIBRARY turns the front gallery into a common space offering handpicked publications from all over the world for visitors to read and get lost into new ideas.

VIEWING ROOM

VIEWING ROOM

HEAVEN CRUMBLES:

THE MARVELLOUS MISADVENTURES OF SUDSAKORN 29.10–31.12.2021

NAWIN NUTHONG, PODCHARAKRIT TO-IM, SA-ARD, TANGBADVOICE, PUD

TRAUMA AND CARE 18.09–31.10.2021

KORAKRIT ARUNANONDCHAI, ORAWAN ARUNRAK, DUSADEE HUNTRAKUL, NAWIN NUTHONG, TAE PARVIT, MITI RUANGKRITYA, CHULAYARNNON SIRIPHOL, TANAT TEERADAKORN AND DHANUT TUNGSUWAN

SKATEBOARD SERIES 2021

18.09–31.10.2021

ALEX FACE

A ROOM, WHERE THEY ARE COEVALS [PRECISE AT A DIG SITE DOOR] 18.09–31.10.2021

NAWIN NUTHONG

14.01.2024

Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nawin Nuthong, Tanat Teeradakorn at S.E.A. Focus in Singapore from January 20-28, 2024

BANGKOK CITYCITY GALLERY presents Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Nawin Nuthong, Tanat Teeradakorn at S.E.A. Focus in Singapore from January 20-28, 2024. Curated by John Z.W. Tung.

A Conversation with the Sun (VR) by Apichatpong Weerasethakul in collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Katsuya Taniguchi at Kochasan Conference Hall, Chiang Rai, Thailand on January 25–29, 2024.

A Conversation with the Sun (VR) by Apichatpong Weerasethakul in collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Katsuya Taniguchi at Kochasan Conference Hall, Chiang Rai, Thailand on January 25–29, 2024.

VR performance Thailand Premiere as a part of collateral events of THAILAND BIENNALE CHIANG RAI 2023: The Open World.

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