The Idols of Utopia

There are secrets in Utopia.

We have diverse perspectives about ourselves.

We interpret our own via the lens of something else.

We allow something to play a role in our lives

by satisfaction, faith, and trust.

IDOLS are our idea of what something is.

In Utopia, we’ll bring IDOLS as well as our boundless imagination.

The term “Idol” refers to a person or object who has immense power over a large number of people. It could be something we cling to, treasure, or completely rely on for our well-being. What if an idol is neither a person nor a physical object? What if your idols are animals, unseen belongings, or even your own selves?

The Idols of Utopia is a group exhibition that will take you on a journey through surrealistic realms that narrate the stories of different idols, including humans, animals, and objects.

The four artists, Paddy Thunvong, Tetat , Suwit Maprajuab [Rahoum], and Jung Narate, will delve you into the surrealism art which is full of creativity, vibrant colors, forms, and new interpretations that will open your eyes to a whole new perspective on the word idols.

About the artists

Paddy Thunvong

Paddy (b.1970) received a vocational diploma from the College of Fine Arts. He continued to study at the Bachelor’s degree level in the Department of Fine Arts at Suan Sunandha Teachers College for two and a half years before deciding to leave due to personal reasons. Following that, he was determined to put in the effort and earn a living through his paintings. His artworks represent everyday life in today’s actual and virtual worlds from both the positive and negative perspectives. The emotional expression, gesture, color flow, and brush movement in this piece are all highlighted in his artworks.

Tetat

Tetat (b.1976) is a Bangkok-born artist who specializes in “Neo-Surrealism”. He was given the opportunity to exhibit his work to worldwide audiences at the International Biennial Print and Drawing in Taiwan in 2006. It was a great milestone for him when his art was chosen to be shown at Taiwan’s National Art Gallery. Tetat’s 600-centimeter work “Dialogue of the Memory/Last Station” was completed in 2017. It became one of his most well-known pieces, and it is currently on exhibit at the 129 Art Museum. “Mood Selection” was chosen to be shown at the Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Langen in Germany in 2019. His most recent exhibition was at the Limner Gallery in New York in 2021. Tetat is now well-known among Thai and international art collectors.

Jung Narate

Jung Narate (b.1984) studied vocational art at Thonburi Vocational College and Poh Chang before pursuing higher education at King Mongkut’s Institute in Ladkrabang. He created artworks based on his current interests, blended with collage techniques. His art is founded on three fundamental principles: concept, content, and techniques. Jung Narate emphasizes the importance of showing artwork at every exhibition, no matter how little or large.

Suwit Maprajuab (RAHOUM)

Suwit (b.1981) received an MFA from Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Arts. His works are motivated by the impacts humans cause to the environment, such as pollution, global warming, and climate change. Suwit’s first solo exhibition, “Survivors,” was held in 2011 at Whitespace Gallery Bangkok. He has shown sculpture and drawings in Thailand, Laos, and Brazil. Suwit’s sculptures have won numerous prizes, and his work has recently been presented at the Hof Arts Gallery Bangkok, the Maduzi Hotel Art Fair, and the National Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand.

Venue: RCB Galleria 3 on 2nd floor

Free Admission

*River City Bangkok is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with strict preventive measures against Covid-19 and limitation of visitors inside all exhibitions.