World-renowned architect, artist and writer Sumet Jumsai is presenting 18 of his new paintings in the exhibition "25 Rue de Lille" at H Gallary. The exhibition opens today and continues through October 3.
Dotting Bangkok's skyline, National Artist Sumet's colourful modern architectural landmarks include the playful Robot building (Bank of Asia) and our own, Cubist-inspried, Nation building.
Schooled in Paris and England, he has exhibited his ambitious building designs all over the world. In 1986 he was included in the "Fifty Leading Architects of the World" show in Vienna; 10 years later his work was at the Venice Biennale.
Meanwhile, between featuring in various group art exhibitions in Thailand, Sumet's paintings have shown abroad - in a solo show at Paris's Galerie Atelier Visconti in 1999 and in a group show at Toit de la Grande Arche (also in Paris) in 2002.
Named after Sumet's studio address in Paris - 25 Rue de Lille - the exhibition's 18 vibrant and expressive oil and pastel compositions reflect the artist's fascination with everyday life as well as Parisian architecture, the Thai seaside and masterpieces of western art.
"All these paintings are recent works painted just over a year ago. Even though there are images of tanks, my paintings are not political in any way. There are also self-portraits in this collection," says Sumet.
H Gallery is open daily except Tuesdays, 10am and 6pm.
The gallery is located at 201 Sathorn Soi 12, next to the Bangkok Bible College and Seminary and within walking distance of the Surasak Skytrain Station.
For more details, call (081) 310 4428.
Visit HGallerybkk.com.
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