2 August 2024
Nanyang academy of fine arts
Nanyang academy of fine arts
SAC Gallery invites art lovers to embark on a journey into an illusive world during "Dark Was The Night" which is running until July 6.
This is the third solo exhibition at SAC Gallery by Taiki Sakpisit who presents a new experience that promises to be a multi-sensory journey of memory and loss.
Influenced by the general election in Thailand last year, the exhibition juxtaposes the yearning for a brighter future with the harsh reality of entrenched power structures. This sparks a desire for a oneiric landscape, reflected in the ethereal soundscapes and optical textures that evoke a dream state. Taking inspiration from the way nocturnal creatures navigate the darkness through sound, the artist has transformed the gallery's expansive first floor into a near-womb-like space, inviting visitors to rely on intuition and senses to explore themes of resilience, the yearning for a brighter future, and the enduring power of memory.
Upon entering the exhibition, a captivating two-channel video installation creates a mysterious conversation with the rest of the artworks. Taiki's artistry delves deeper, drawing inspiration from the cosmic canvas, the cyclical dance of celestial bodies, personal traumas, and a significant moment in Thai history.
The video installation, photographs, light boxes, etchings and motorised sculpture, infused with these references, become a portal inviting viewers to contemplate the enduring bond of family, the relentless pull of time and the echoing memories that resurface from the depths of our past.