Invented Thailand

ไทยประดิษฐ์
2016
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Invented Thailand

In the era of ‘Building New Thai-New Nation’ from mid 1930s to 1940s, Thai map as a ‘body’ of the nation is composed by ‘bodies’ of images from Thai propaganda media and monuments. This ‘invented map’ embodies Thai memories and collectively shapes its identities.

Invented Thailand 2016
Stainless and LED light
H 130 cm.

Invented Thailand 2016
Stainless and LED light
H 130 cm.

Invented Thailand 2016
Stainless and LED light
H 130 cm.

Invented Thailand (with a statue from the same series in foreground)