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拍品專文
As a sculptor who plays with the 3 dimensional aspect of his works, Jakapan is also preoccupied with the textural quality of his sculpture. His sculptures often are based on Thai proverbs and just like many of his Southeast Asian contemporaries, carry either an overt political undertone or an address to social issues.
With the present work, the 3 separate sculptural items allows great manipulation of the space as one touches, places and re-places the works. Jakapan wishes to create a 'bamboo effect' with the present work. Bamboo being one the most used material in the Southeast Asian culture is much noted for its versatility and hence a much revered vegetation for this part of the world. This is a work that the artist uses his tactile material for an allegorical and arguably poetic reference to an indigenous culture.
The artist has explained his inspiration for the present lot : "For centuries bamboo plaiting (binding) has been well known in most Asian countries. The unique aesthetic qualities can be found in simple bamboo plaited objects from a mat to a hat, from a basket to a birdcage. My works in this 'trap' series are inspired by bamboo plaited small objects. Nevertheless, contemporary materials have replaced bamboo, but are able to achieve a similar form." (Email correspondence with Numthong Gallery, Bangkok, 18th April 2005)
With the present work, the 3 separate sculptural items allows great manipulation of the space as one touches, places and re-places the works. Jakapan wishes to create a 'bamboo effect' with the present work. Bamboo being one the most used material in the Southeast Asian culture is much noted for its versatility and hence a much revered vegetation for this part of the world. This is a work that the artist uses his tactile material for an allegorical and arguably poetic reference to an indigenous culture.
The artist has explained his inspiration for the present lot : "For centuries bamboo plaiting (binding) has been well known in most Asian countries. The unique aesthetic qualities can be found in simple bamboo plaited objects from a mat to a hat, from a basket to a birdcage. My works in this 'trap' series are inspired by bamboo plaited small objects. Nevertheless, contemporary materials have replaced bamboo, but are able to achieve a similar form." (Email correspondence with Numthong Gallery, Bangkok, 18th April 2005)