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The
solo exhibition, 'Static Image of Unstatic World 2003/3'
by Rungsak Dokbua reveals the energy that presents
freedom of limitless, boundless expression, technique and
time in art.
Rungsak
presents both new and previously shown artwork. His art reveals
his thoughts
and emotions about the outside world, life and society under
technological change. There are images of Dharma, relationships,
and interchangeability. Rungsak successfully examines the
inner world, contrasting issues, and dimensions of the world
of deep inner feeling, consciousness, imagination and fantasy.
His works are abstract images of absolute power with emotion
and feelings in dynamic dimensions revealing that we as humans
are not static in life. Rungsak's art touches the reality
of society that we must all face. He also touches on the reality
in the dimension of the soul and spirit, not only what one
sees with their eyes.
'Static
Image of Unstatic World' has three series. Rungsak has simultaneously
created the three series, each unique and interrelated. The
first series is of realistic portraits of people whom Rungsak
has respect and faith in. His portraits reveal the true character
of the subject bringing them alive. For example, he focuses
on the King's face and a large Buddha image, pregnant with
their symbolic benevolence, peacefulness and satisfaction.
When Rungsak creates his art, he strives to achieve a relationship
between who the subject is combined with introspection into
their mind.
The second
series uses computer graphic techniques. Rungsak uses photos
of people in Chiang Mai in local dress at important ancient
places of respect, combined with the fine beauty of nature
and the city environment. This is an artistic documentary.
The important essence reflects the thoughts of an artist's
relationship with the way of life in traditional Chiang Mai
culture that is still present and conserved in so ciety
today -- the past brought into the present. The art combines
the complex elements of contemporary life and modern industrial
development with traditional life resulting in rapid conflict
and change disrupting the balance between northern Thai people
and society. Rungsak would like to have his work wake up the
consciousness of people in Chiang Mai to see the value of
their identity, culture, and nature; for people to respect
the value of their life, and way of life in contemporary Chiang
Mai. What is interesting is that the pieces in this series
Rungsak uses actual images and expounds on the images with
his own thoughts and use of modern of technology. The result
is an intensity of imagery. Rungsak does not intend to present
a satire of what could happen to the way of life in Chiang
Mai, rather he wants his artwork to be a means of waking up
the consciousness of the viewer to what is a great concern
for the loss of identity in the present culture of invading
consumerism.
The third
series is of large abstract oil paintings inspired from nature,
such as animals, the sea, mountains, and especially the sky
and clouds, moon, large and small stars... The images are
born from Rungsak's interest in a stronomy.
Rungsak researches astronomy books and publications of recent
discoveries to use in this series. The paintings are like
a fantasy revealing higher feelings and energy. Blue is the
tone of the paintings, making the general atmosphere cool
and deep. The dimensions of the paintings present a whole
feeling and depth within. Rungsak's paintings are a metaphor
to reveal that humanity is living at the base of the ocean;
some people are ambitious, others are calm; some people are
anxious and chaotic; some are repetitive so that there is
no end to the struggle. This artwork gives the impression
of dynamic power. The use of stars is symbolic for the light
that provides the possibility of floating calm in life. Each
stars is unique in size and relationship to the painting.
Rungsak uses meditation when he paints each star, using the
point of white paint throughout the painting. He slowly uses
his fingertip to clear and soften the color giving tint and
shading to each star. Rungsak's stars are the questions and
answers in one lifetime. This series of painting has another
interesting aspect; it is distinguished by Thai identity even
though it is abstract. The form and line and the brush stroke
movement and rhythm are like that of traditional Thai patterns
(as seen on temple mural paintings, etc.). Many points radiate
out from one point and continue throughout the painting. These
paintings are born between Rungsak's consciousness with the
brush and color he uses to express his imagination into an
image and identity.
What
is impressive in Rungsak's work is the power he uses in his
artwork. Rungsak does not follow contemporary popular art
fashions and trends, but his art is a profound expression
of inner feelings. Rungsak is an artist as his heart demands,
striving for rapture and peace; this is the true path of an
artist with the value and creation of reality.
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