Traditions versus convenience
Kanitharin Thailamthong, also known as Kanith, presents her first solo exhibition, “Made by Microwave” at The Gallery at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G from March 4.
A freelance illustrator and animation artist based in Bangkok, Kanith’s “Microwave” collection is inspired by artist’s daily life, which revolves around a traditional shophouse and a round Chinese dining table. For generations, the artist’s family have lit incense and prayed in locations around the shophouse. She was told that her ancestors travelled from mainland China in a traditional junk. Today, reunions with family are important and celebrations always include feasting together at the round table, an act she finds strange in this world of fast food and convenience meals.
The work on show at The Gallery explores changing narrative within the family home and which is better, the round Chinese dining table-style of eating or microwaved meals.
Kanith earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Arts and Motion Graphics from Rangsit University and her Master’s in Fine Art from King’s Mongkut University of Technology, Lat Krabang.
Her work has been featured in various publications such as Salmon, A Day and The Jam Factory Magazine.
“Made by Microwave” continues through May 21. The Gallery is on level 36 of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G on Silom and open daily from 10am to 5pm. Find out more at (02) 352 4000.
