Breath

Nipan Oranniwesna

Breath, 201841 x 10 x 5cm14000 USD
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glass sculpture with perfume on plinthNova Contemporary
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The artwork depicts a transparent glass object resembling a human hand with elongated, skeletal fingers. The minimalist composition features a stark white background, allowing the delicate, ethereal form of the glass structure to take center stage. The artist's use of glass as a medium creates an intriguing contrast, blending the fragility of the material with the hard, angular lines of the hand's skeletal structure. This conceptual piece likely explores themes of the human condition, mortality, or the relationship between the physical and the metaphysical. ...

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Nipan Oranniwesna
Artist
Nipan Oranniwesna
Thai

Nipan Oranniwesna is one of the most prominent Thai artists of his generation. He's known for his minimalist, evanescent, and introspective installations that explore themes such as home, belonging, and displacement. His artistic style is characterized by consistency and distinct simplicity. However, the subtlety and lightness of his work can sometimes subvert or obscure its political dimension, which may be an artistic choice. Since the mid-2000s, Oranniwesna has utilized city maps, traditional songs, and historical images to challenge the notion of Nationalism. The political implications of Oranniwesna's art have become increasingly pressing and critical due to the deteriorating political situation in Thailand, which has been marked by chaos and violence since 2008. Through exploring various social aspects and historical research related to human-territory relationships, both physically and conceptually, Oranniwesna strives for perfection and imbues each of his creations with intricate meanings and concealed messages. His artistic practice gains inspiration from personal and collective memories, poetically addressing issues of space, urban cartography, and the geo-body of nation. ...

Nipan Oranniwesna: Artworks
Lunar Eclipse
Nipan OranniwesnaLunar Eclipse, 201821900 USD
Neither Body nor Soul
Nipan OranniwesnaNeither Body nor Soul, 201836500 USD
Breath
Nipan OranniwesnaBreath, 201814000 USD
Untitled (Lightning 02)
Nipan OranniwesnaUntitled (Lightning 02), 202320000 USD
Nova Contemporary
Gallery
Nova Contemporary
Bangkok

Nova Contemporary aims to cultivate the exchange of Thailand’s contemporary art and culture to Southeast Asia and beyond. They pride themselves on showcasing both established and emerging artists through a diverse programme of exhibitions and events – with a primary focus on exceptional Thai artists. They hope to bring art education to the general public and contribute to Thailand’s ever growing, vibrant art community.