Perhaps after appreciating the works of Thai artist Jakkai Siributr, people will have a different understanding of happiness. The Nan Fung Textile Mill CHAT 6A is currently hosting his solo exhibition “Jakkai Siributr: Everyone Longs for Happiness,” showcasing his artistic achievements over the past twenty years.
The beginning of the exhibition is his early textile work “Untitled” (2005), which includes wall hangings and sculptures, as well as community activities he has held in Thailand and overseas. Curator Mizuki Takahashi said, “Jakkai Siributr uses textile art to create his own unique artistic language, actively employing forms such as embroidery, patchwork, and sewing to critique the abuse of power in Thai society and raise awareness of overlooked voices.”
This exhibition is Jakkai Siributr’s first retrospective outside of Thailand. Through his works, he explores and expresses observations and reflections on social, political, and religious issues, including war, animal protection, racial discrimination, and unemployment during the pandemic, among other contemporary topics. The content is thought-provoking. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Jakkai Siributr created works such as “Yellow Fever” and “White Plague,” depicting racial attacks and discrimination arising from the pandemic. This exhibition also features new works created using uniforms worn by those who lost their jobs due to the outbreak in Hong Kong.
“Jia Kai. Sriput: Everyone Longs for Happiness” Exhibition
Date: Now until February 13, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Address: 45 Whitefield Barracks Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, CHAT Factory 6
Inquiries: 3979 2301
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