20/10/2024
πͺLCAE 2024 Artist Profile:
Vilaylak phommaseng & Phomsure Kittithanasak
- Lao & Thai Miniature Artists
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These miniature art pieces, by scaling down real-world objects, are not merely representations of daily life but deep reflections on food, rituals, culture, and identity. They showcase contemporary artβs fascination with the micro-world and redefine our relationship with material reality through precise design and meticulous detail.
From eggs symbolizing the cycle of life, to hotpots rich in social meaning, and bowls of rice and soup representing collective memory, each piece is filled with cultural symbolism, prompting viewers to rethink everyday life from a fresh perspective. These miniature artworks highlight contemporary artβs exploration of βscale.β By altering proportions, the artists not only challenge the viewerβs visual perception but also reveal the relationship between objects and meaning.
Miniaturization is not merely a reduction in size, but a reconstruction and reinterpretation of the essence of things. When an ordinary dining scene is scaled down into an art installation, familiar objects are transformed into something unfamiliar, forcing the audience to reconsider their symbolic significance.
HOPE : Lao Contemporary Art Exhibition
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