Suspended reverence

Crimson carpet, found table, iron, jasmine samba aroma, stainless steel 

Variable dimension

2024 

Suspended Reverence delves into myth and memory through the symbol of Phaya Naga, a legendary creature believed to dwell in hidden realms beneath the water. Drawing on the mystery of Kham Chanod Forest—a place in Thai folklore where a portal to another world is thought to exist—the artwork evokes a liminal space suspended between permanence and change. The crimson carpet and industrial elements like iron and stainless steel establish a site of reverence, embodying resilience amid constant transformation and displacement.

Informed by the artist’s own experiences as a scuba diver, Suspended Reverence echoes the exploration of unseen worlds beneath the sea, where the artist searches for traces of non-human life and memories hidden below the surface. Each exhibition of the artwork adapts to its environment, with the found table—a central element—replaced by objects sourced locally, allowing the piece to transform in form and scale. This adaptability mirrors the fluid nature of cultural identity, which shifts and evolves as it encounters new spaces.

With Phaya Naga as a recurring symbol throughout their work, the artist invites viewers to join a journey of discovery, a continuous search for connection to heritage, and a reverence for the mysteries that lie beyond what we see. Suspended Reverence becomes both an artwork and an entity, alive in its capacity to adapt, reflecting a timeless yearning for roots even as it embraces the transient.