แม่บอกว่า แม่บอกว่า (That’s what my mommy said) is my journey through adolescence;
coming of age. I have experienced a transition, from my home in Thailand to life in Canada, which has had a big impact on my emotions and personal growth. All of the concepts behind my work are inspired by what my mom told me from afar throughout the hard times. I did not quite understand back then why my mom shared those harsh truths when I was feeling so down. However, when I look back and reflect on her words, it allows me to grow. Words, in this case, are very important for me because they are the only things that can stay with me when I cannot be with my family.
The way that my pieces are displayed in the exhibition represents the sayings my mother has said throughout my hard times. The visual representation of my art is mostly inspired by the work of artists, musicians, and authors. There is also an irony within the visual and the true meaning of my pieces. Through my pieces “Boo-Boo”, It’s Peachy, The Corner/ Two-faced, The Bubbles, Finding my Missing Piece, “Burn out”, Pink Bathroom, Man child, Mind your own business, Ewwie, and Fay, I hope that my exhibition will make the audience think back about their memories with family and understand their point of view. Their critiques might feel unpleasant to hear, but sometimes you need to get slapped by the truth to wake up.. that’s what my mommy said.
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