‘Arcade of The Arts: Past & Present’ exhibition showcase at Rayavadee (Thailand)
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‘Arcade of The Arts: Past & Present’ exhibition showcase at Rayavadee (Thailand)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Thailand
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-12-18
‘Arcade of the Arts: Past & Present’, a unique exhibition that brings together a selection of antique and contemporary Thai art objects for the first time, has opened at Rayavadee, Krabi’s finest luxury resort, in the exclusive ‘gallery’ boutique. The exhibition, which showcases a wide range of exquisite objects, representing the very best of regional craft traditions and design ingenuity, will be on display through February 28, 2010.
The exhibition at Rayavadee includes designs created by highly-skilled traditional artisans to one-of-a-kind pieces from young up-and-coming designers, and fine art pieces from internationally-acclaimed design houses.
Vichada Sitakalin, Rayavadee’s design director and the creative force behind the Rayavadee’s unique style and design sensibility, describes the exhibition as a celebration of the links between the past and the present, saying, ‘The Rayavadee Boutique has always offered the very finest examples of contemporary art and design objects from around the region. More often than not, these items have strong ties to past artistic traditions. We thought that juxtaposing objects from the past with those being produced in the present would be interesting and help to highlight the continuity and shared values of craftspeople who came before with those working today.’
Values such as respect for tradition, pride in cultural heritage and sensitivity to detail have been passed down through generations of Thai artists and are reflected in each piece on display in the Rayavadee Boutique.
The spirit of the past is represented by a number of rare antiques from the collections of two of Thailand’s most formidable collectors, Neold Collection and Lamont. Neold’s offerings include gilt and lacquered religious objects such as votive tablets, lacquered scripture books and ceremonial items as well as simple household items including intricately carved silk weaving implements and antique pottery. Alexander Lamont, a highly acclaimed international designer, famous for finely-crafted contemporary pieces with inspiration rooted firmly in the timeless traditions of the past, offers a selection of rare treasures from his collection that include antique sculpture and Buddhist art.
The ‘present’ is seen in Thailand’s thriving contemporary art and design movement and celebrated in the work of a diverse group of modern Thai artists such as jewellery designers Jogema and Saprang. Pieces from Jogema’s latest ‘Checkmate’ collection combine the designer’s sense of whimsical fun with a respect for fine craftsmanship that highlights the beauty of gold and black rhodium with Swarovski crystals.
The Rayavadee Boutique collection reflects Vichada Sitakalin’s love of colours and textures inspired by the resort’s natural surroundings and is a virtual treasure trove of more than two thousand items including beautifully woven textiles, lacquerware, home decorative items, clothing and jewelry. The boutique and exhibition are open daily from 8:00hrs through 20:00hrs.
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